I was talking to a friend recently who commented, "Locusts, cicadas...same thing right?" I did not think that sounded right and was pretty sure they were NOT the same thing. So of course, I had to go home and do a little digging to find out the answer.
Tag: pests
Tussock Moth Caterpillars: Why These Fuzzy Invaders are Everywhere
We live in a forested area in North Florida, and everything is covered in fuzzy caterpillars! The white-marked tussock moth caterpillar, to be exact. And they may look soft and fuzzy, but you don't want to handle these!
Whitefly Invasion: What’s Happening and How to Stop Them
I looked out at my yard and saw clouds of small white insects flying by. I realized right away that the whiteflies were swarming, and worse than ever! They kept coming up out of the ground in a full-on whitefly invasion.
What Are Bagworms? The Tiny Hitchhikers You Don’t Want in Your Florida Yard
Yesterday I spotted a strange little cocoon hanging from a leaf, and saw it start wiggling. Then a little worm popped out of the top and went back in. I had just seen my first bagworm! At first glance, these mini mummies seem harmless, but inside that tiny, camouflaged case is a voracious caterpillar just … Continue reading What Are Bagworms? The Tiny Hitchhikers You Don’t Want in Your Florida Yard
Getting Rid of Hydroponic Garden Gnats
Fungus gnats are attracted to the wet environment of hydroponics. I've been battling them since moving my Lettuce Grow farmstand and Gardyn indoors and have had some success getting rid of hydroponic garden gnats using the methods in this post. Read on to find out what worked the best!