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Bug populations are expected to be higher than normal this summer due to our mild winter. There are many types of insects that can be major pests in Minnesota gardens, and dealing with these pests ...

As the warmer weather becomes a breeding ground for all kinds of leaf-destroying bugs, plant-owners should be warned to make ...

Cover both sides of each leaf and re-spray if it rains. Giving your garden this caffeine spritz makes it smell like coffee, a scent that squash bugs despise, and might be an added benefit to all ...

such as Pyrethrin garden insect spray available at Amazon. However, due to long-term pesticide treatment, tarnished plant bugs have developed resistance to many common products and any ...

Simply attach the hose end sprayer to your garden hose, and spray. No waiting or drying time required, you can enjoy your bug-free lawn immediately Treats up to 5,500 square feet (1/8 acre).

Whether camping or hanging out in your backyard, bug bites can ruin a good time. You need to protect your exposed skin from mosquitos and other biting insects. The CDC recommends that you use only ...

At that point, you should probably throw them out — not because they will harm you, but because they may be less effective in repelling bugs. Whether a bug spray expires depends on the active ...

They will also eat rotting bits of plants they find in the soil ... the year after damage occurs. Don't spray unless you've figured out which insect is causing the problem. Broad-spectrum ...

I took the best bug sprays and repellents camping across the country from Wyoming to Maine. These are my top picks. Taylor Fox is the Outdoor Gear Editor at Travel + Leisure where she tests ...