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!
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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
Hydroponic gardening offers countless benefits, but one common challenge is getting rid of fungus gnats that are attracted to the wet environment. 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 … Continue reading Getting Rid of Hydroponic Garden Gnats