I am always looking for solutions to those pests in the garden that aren’t poisonous to other insects, animals, birds and people.

All my talks to them saying that surely they have a right to life, but could they live elsewhere don’t always work.

So as I gather useful info on these garden invaders I’ll post it here.

Slugs or Snails

Read this article – lots of great tips. Read it here.

Insects

Here is a list of sprays you can make yourself. As I try these tips I’ll let you know what worked for me. Read Article Here

Mosquitoes

I am one of those people that can walk out the door and have the only mosquito in the neighborhood find me. So, I am looking for great ways to keep mosquitoes away from my yard. The birds that we attract help quite a bit, but what else can we do?

Of course we all know to not let water stand, keep cleaning and emptying bird baths. However, if you do have standing water try the Mosquito Dunks.

Mosquito Dunks – 6 /Cd Summit

Mosquito Dunks kill the mosquito larvae before they hatch into blood-sucking adults. It doesn’t take much: one dunk per 100 square feet of surface water. They also keep for a long time and stay effective even if they get wet and dry out again. A six-pack of dunks sells for about $10. When it first became available it was difficult to find. Nowadays it’s everywhere from garden centers to Fred Meyer to big-box stores. Mosquito Dunks are completely safe; they are not toxic to anything besides mosquito larvae.

Made with Bt-israelensis (Bt-i), a highly specific biological pesticide, this product represent a major breakthrough for people and the environment when compared with the traditional toxic chemical approach to mosquito control. Will not harm people, pets, wildlife or fish. To learn more about Bt-i, click here for reference information from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Easy To Use:
Once a month place wherever water accumulates around your home – you’ll be rid of mosquitoes for the whole season. Each Dunk will effectively treat up to 100 square feet of surface water regardless of depth. They may also be broken in half to treat smaller areas. Great for use in water gardens, flower pots, bird baths, rain gutters and decorative ponds!