Pest Control

To stop bugs from eating your garden, use an IPM game plan: block, attract helpers, pick, and spot-treat only when needed.

Use a 5-step IPM plan—identify, remove, block, encourage predators, then spot-treat—to get bugs out of a vegetable garden fast and safely.

To get bugs out of garden lettuce, separate leaves, rinse under cold running water, rub gently, then spin dry; avoid soap or bleach.

A garden pressure sprayer usually needs seal care, a clean nozzle, and fresh pump grease to restore pressure and a steady spray.

To fill a garden pressure sprayer, depressurize, mix per the label, pour through a strainer to the fill line, then seal and pump.

To fight aphids in the garden, combine washing, pruning, predators, and soap or oil sprays for steady, lasting control.

Plant nectar-rich flowers, skip broad pesticides, and add water and shelter to draw ladybugs and keep them working in your garden.

To eradicate termites in the garden, remove wood and moisture, deploy baits or treated barriers, and target colonies with label-approved products.

Effective removal of aphids protects your plants from sap damage, sticky honeydew and spreading pests.

For lawn and garden pesticides, use leftovers per the label or take them to a household hazardous-waste drop-off; never pour them into drains or soil.