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2. 7 common Michigan garden bugs: How to get rid of the pests - AOL

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   With the arrival of warm weather also comes the arrival of summer's menaces: bugs. While some people might detest insects just for being so buggy, for gardeners, each year might feel like another ...

3. How To Get Rid of Mealybugs and Scale Insects on Plants - AOL

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   The post How To Get Rid of Mealybugs and Scale Insects on Plants appeared first on Taste of Home. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...

4. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

5. Maconellicoccus hirsutus - Wikipedia

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   The species had spread to California, Mexico, Central America and to Florida in 2002. The adult female mealybug produces a blend of two compounds [1] that function as a female sex pheromone, highly attractive to males. [2] The pheromone can be used to trap males or to indicate the presence of a population of pink hibiscus mealybugs in the field.

6. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households. Certain plants have shown effectiveness as topical repellents for haematophagous insects, such as the use of lemon eucalyptus in PMD, but incomplete research and misunderstood applications can produce variable results. [1]

7. These 16 Outdoor Plants Will Keep Unwanted Bugs From ... - AOL

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   Not only will plants like marigolds and basil make your garden even more beautiful, but they will also repel unwanted mosquitos, ants, and other bugs. These 16 Outdoor Plants Will Keep Unwanted ...