Posted: April 28, 2022

In this Family Handyman article, Chris Plante from Davey's Portland, Maine, office talks about how to deal with pests on your landscape. 

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From bugs to bunnies, here's what to know about garden pests, how to prevent them and what what to do if they've moved. 

Garden pests come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny mites to mighty elk. They can fly, burrow, crawl, climb and jump their way into your garden. How do you keep them all out?

First, keep in mind that most insects and other wildlife in your garden are not pests. A healthy garden should be full of bugs and other critters.

To read Chris' advice, click here

 

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