A Bugs Blog: NaturesGoodGuys to the Rescue!
Common Summer Pests
Summer brings plenty of garden joy, and plenty of pests along with it. But in a chemical-free garden, that's not a reason to panic; it's a cue to call in the right reinforcements. This guide covers the 10 most common summer garden pests, from aphids and spider mites to squash bugs, mealybugs, and grubs, with natural solutions for each. Beneficial insects like ladybugs, predatory mites, parasitic wasps, and nematodes can target specific pests at every stage of their lifecycle, while physical controls like sticky traps, diatomaceous earth, and insect netting offer additional backup. The goal isn't a pest-free garden, it's a balanced one where the good bugs do the work.
How Trichogramma Protect Your Clothes from Moth Damage
Clothes moths may be small, but their larvae can do serious damage to natural fiber, and traditional fixes like mothballs don't always get to the root of the problem. Trichogramma are microscopic parasitic wasps that work by locating moth eggs and laying their own eggs inside them, stopping larvae before they ever hatch. So tiny that five adults fit on a pencil tip, they're safe for use in closets, drawers, and storage spaces, leave no chemical residue, and are trusted by museums to protect antique textiles. Simply place the egg cards near infestations once a week during moth flight season, and over about 16 weeks you'll see a steady decline in activity. They work just as well outdoors against over 200 species of caterpillars and moths in the garden.