Top Garden Pests Right Now (And Exactly How to Stop Them)

About this episode

The episode discusses current garden pests and effective management strategies to prevent infestations.

Hey Neighbor! The garden is growing and so are the pests! In April, pest pressure starts building fast. Aphids, fire ants, squash bugs, and more are already targeting new growth, and catching them early is the key to staying in control. Tonight, we break down what pests to watch for right now and how to manage them using simple, effective methods like scouting, handpicking, proper watering, and targeted treatments like neem oil and more. We also cover crop-specific threats for tomatoes, squash, beans, corn, and greens so you know exactly what to look for in your garden. Stay consistent, act early, and you will prevent small problems from turning into major infestations. Live Plants: https://growhoss.com/collections/plants-bulbs Have you joined the Hoss Gardening Club? – the EASY way to garden! A Monthly subscription box delivered right to you with everything you need! Get Dirty! Join the club here: https://shorturl.at/S4bDu WEBSITE - https://growhoss.com/ EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP - https://bit.ly/3CXsBAl JOIN OUR ROW BY ROW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rowbyrow FOLLOW US: Facebook - https://facebook.com/hosstools​ Instagram - https://instagram.com/growhoss TikTok…

Topics covered

• garden pests
• pest management
• scouting
• handpicking
• neem oil
• crop-specific threats

Keywords

• aphids
• fire ants
• squash bugs
• tomatoes
• squash
• beans
• corn
• greens

Mentioned in this episode

Products: neem oil, Hoss Gardening Club

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