Pest and Disease Management

Country Living tested four squirrel deterrents on pumpkins for 12 days. Cayenne-treated pumpkin stayed untouched longest during regular reapplication.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 30, 2026

Amateur Gardening outlines five ways to limit slug and snail damage, from morning watering and garden checks to nematodes.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 28, 2026

A Homes & Gardens report says removing infected rose leaves in October can reduce a source of black spot spores for next season.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 28, 2026

Scale insects can hitch a ride indoors on summer plants. Inspect, isolate and treat affected plants before bringing them inside for winter.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 26, 2026

A Homes & Gardens report says dry, heated homes and moving plants indoors can favor spider mites. Here are the reported steps for control.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 22, 2026

A Grow Organic guide outlines monitoring, row covers and other natural cucumber pest controls, while warning that homemade sprays are not proven treatments.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 22, 2026

Homes & Gardens experts identify seven plant groups vulnerable to wildlife damage in fall and suggest guards, mesh and fencing for winter.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 20, 2026

Yellowjackets forage around sweet foods and drinks in late summer and fall. Learn how to reduce encounters and when to call a pest professional.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• October 3, 2026

UF/IFAS researchers indicate urban environments may facilitate the spread of invasive species, highlighting cities as key testing grounds for these organisms.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• September 25, 2026

Learn how to identify and manage the harlequin cabbage bug organically. Experts highlight effective, chemical-free control techniques for gardeners.

• Gro Greenhouses Team
• September 20, 2026