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NEW INFORMATION FOR 2016-17………………
All new color identification of insect pictures
Added additional insects and solutions
New 24 pages on bed bugs and solutions
76 total additional pages
Critter solutions added to book, not in last 2013 edition
Updated table of contents and new index
Grandma’s gardening secrets added
Life-cycles of most insects
Chapter on home remedies for cats & dogs
Hundreds more solutions that any older edition
GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………..
Ø 5 Years of research
Ø Most of the secrets will not be found on Internet
Ø From Grandma’s & Grandpa’s secrets handed down from generation to generation and university studies worldwide
Ø Reduces the 3-billion pounds of poisons & pesticides used every year that are harming the environment and ground water
Ø Never sold in bookstores, no foreign sales, no translations yet
Ø New edition for 2017
Ø The only complete all-natural solutions book ever published with actual color identification pictures
Ø IF THEY ARE FLYING, CRAWLING, BURROWING OR SNEAKING IN, THIS BOOK HAS THE EASY SOLUTIONS
Ø The older editions have sold over 3+ million copies.
Pest control poisons are causing an environmental disaster and are a danger to children, pets and adults…………….
Table of Contents
IDENTIFYING YOUR PROBLEM……………………………………………. 12
CHAPTER 1 ANTS & THEIR RELATIVES……………………………………… 17
General Information……………………………………… 18
Argentine Ants……………………………………………. 24
Carpenter Ants……………………………………………. 25
Field Ants…………………………………………………… 28
Harvester Ant……………………………………………… 28 Pavement Ant……………………………………………… 29
Pharaoh ……………………………………………………. 29
Red Fire Ants………………………………………………. 36
White-Footed Ants……………………………………….. 41
CHAPTER 2 TERMITES……………………………………………………………. 43
Natural Methods of Elimination………………………… 45
Termite Dog………………………………………………… 48
Termite-Proofing Your Home…………………………… 50
CHAPTER 3 COCKROACHES……………………………………………………. 52
Varieties……………………………………………………. 54
Natural Methods of Elimination……………………….. 55
Prevention…………………………………………………. 61
CHAPTER 4 SPIDERS……………………………………………………………… 63
General Information………………………………………. 64
Common Spiders…………………………………………. 64
Natural Methods of Elimination………………………… 66
Red Spider Mite…………………………………………… 69
Spray for Spiders…………………………………………. 70
CHAPTER 5 MISCELANEOUS GARDEN & PLANT BUGS…………………… 72
General Buggy Information…………………….. ………. 73
Aphids………………………………………………………. 75
Repellants………………………………………… 76
Borers……………………………………………………….. 81
Ash Borer…………………………………………. 81
European Corn Borer…………………………… 82
Lesser Corn Stalk Borer………………………… 83
Lima Bean Pod Borer…………………………… 84
Pacific Flathead Borer………………………….. 84
Raspberry Cane Borer………………………….. 85
Squash Vine Borer………………………………. 85
Strawberry Crown Borer……………………….. 87
Box Elder Bugs……………………………………………. 87
Millipede……………………………………………………. 88
Fungus/Molds……………………………………………… 88
Grasshoppers……………………………………………… 89
Imported Cabbageworm………………………… ……… 91
Leafrollers………………………………………………….. 92
Mites…………………………………………………………. 93
Cheese Mites……………………………………… 95
Dust Mites…………………………………………. 96
Ear Mites…………………………………………… 97
Grain Mites………………………………………… 97
Mold Mites………………………………………… 98
Stink Bug……………………………………………………. 98
Thrips………………………………………………………… 99
General Methods of Insect Control…………………….. 100
CHAPTER 6 CATERPILLARS……………………………………………………… 103
Bagworm…………………………………………………….. 105
Cabbage Loopers………………………………………….. 105
Cabbage Worm…………………………………………….. 107
Corn Armyworm…………………………………………… 108
Corn Earworm……………………………………………… 109
Cutworm…………………………………………………….. 110
Eastern Tent Caterpillar………………………………….. 113
Garden Webworm…………………………………………. 115
Green Fruitworm………………………………………….. 115
Gypsy Moth Larvae……………………………………….. 115
Mountain Ash Sawfly……………………………………… 116
Navel Orangeworm………………………………………… 117
Orange Tortrix Caterpillar……………………………….. 117
Potato Tuberworm………………………………………… 118
Salt Marsh Caterpillar…………………………………….. 118
Tomato Hornworm………………………………………… 119
Tomato Pinworm…………………………………………… 120
White Marked Tussock Moth…………………………….. 120
Common Caterpillars & Their Pheromones………….. 121
CHAPTER 7 TREE PESTS…………………………………………………………. 122
Special Oil Spray………………………………………….. 124
Almond Trees
Almond Tree Pest problem Solver…………… 125
Apricot Trees
Apricot Tree Pest Problem Solver……………. 125
Apple Trees
Apple Tree Pest Problem Solver……………… 126
Cherry Trees
Cherry Tree Pest Problem Solver…………….. 132
Citrus Trees
Citrus Tree Pest problem Solver……………… 134
Elm Trees
Miscellaneous Pests……………………………. 134
Peach Trees
Peach & Nectarine Pest Problem Solver…….. 137
Pear Trees
Pear Tree Pest Problem Solver……………….. 138
Plum Trees
Plum Tree Pest Problem Solver………………. 141
Walnut Trees
Walnut Tree Pest Problem Solver……………. 141
CHAPTER 8 BEETLES…………………………………………………………….. 142
Garden Beetles……………………………………………. 142
Asian Garden Beetle……………………………. 145
Asparagus Beetle……………………………….. 145
Asparagus Miner………………………………… 147
Bean Leaf Beetle…………………………………. 148
Blister Beetle……………………………………… 148
Calosoma Beetle……………..………………….. 146
Carpet Beetle…………………………………….. 149
Cigarette Beetle………………………………….. 150
Colorado Potato Beetle………………………… 151
Cucumber Beetle………………………………… 153
Drugstore Beetle…………………………………. 155
Flea Beetle………………………………………… 155
Flour Beetle……………………………………….. 159
Harlequin Bug…………………………………….. 159
Japanese Beetle………………………………….. 160
Leaf Beetle………………………………………… 163
May Beetle………………………………………… 163
Mexican Bean Beetle……………………………. 163
Powderpost beetle………………………………. 165
Rose Chafer………………………….……………. 165
Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle……………………… 166
Squash Bug……………………………………….. 166
Tree Crickets……………………………………… 168
Weevils…………………………………………….. 168
CHAPTER 9 FLIES (Housefly, etc.)…..…………………………………………..……….. 174
Natural Methods of Elimination………………………… 175
Fruit Fly……………………………………………………… 176
Carrot Rust Fly…………………………………………….. 182
Onion Fly……………………………………………………. 183
Root Maggot………………………………………………… 184
Sawflies……………………………………………………… 184
Whiteflies…………………………………………………… 183
CHAPTER 10 MOSQUITOES…………………………………………………………………. 185
Natural methods of Elimination………………………… 187
Repellant……………………………………………………. 189
CHAPTER 11 MISCELLANEOUS FLYING INSECTS……………………………………… 195
Gnats………………………………………………………… 196
Moths………………………………………………………… 196
Cabbage Moth……………………………………. 198
Clothes Moth……………………………………… 198
Moth Repellant………………………….. 199
Codling Moth……………………………………… 201
Diamond Back Moth…………………………….. 202
Gypsy Moth………………………………………. 202
Indian Meal Moth………………………………… 204
Stalk Borer Moth………………………………… 204
Wasps/Yellow Jackets/Hornets/Bees…………………. 205
Wasp Facts………………………………………. 207
CHAPTER 12 PETS……………………………………………………………………………. 211
Fleas…………………………………………………………. 212
Parasites……………………………………………………. 225
Ticks…………………………………………………………. 225
Ticks That Cause Disease……………………… 226
CHAPTER 13 BENEFICIAL INSECTS & CRITTERS……………………………………… 230
Antlions…………………………………………………….. 231
Assassin Bug……………………………………………… 231
Big Eyed Bug……………………………………………….. 232
Bats………………………………………………………….. 232
Beetles……………………………………………………… 233
Blister Beetle…………………………………….. 234
Checkered Beetle……………………………….. 234
Firefly……………………………………………… 234
Ground Beetle…………………………………… 234
Rove Beetle……………………………………… 235
Soldier Beetle……………………………………. 235
Tiger Beetle………………………………………. 235
Centipedes…………………………………………………. 236
Damsel Bug………………………………………………… 237
Damselflies………………………………………………… 237
Decollate Snail……………………………………………. 237
Dragonflies………………………………………………… 238
Earthworms………………………………………………… 238
Earwigs (beneficial)………………………………………. 239
Ferrets………………………………………………………. 240
Flies………………………………………………………….. 241
Fly Parasites………………………………………………. 242
Green Lacewings…………………………………………. 243
Ladybugs…………………………………………………… 244
Mealybug Destroyer……………………………………… 244
Mites (beneficial)………………………………………….. 245
Predatory Mites – Commercially Available…………… 246
Nc Nematodes…………………………………………….. 246
Parasitic Wasps…………………………………………… 247
Praying Mantis…………………………………………….. 249
Tachinid Fly……………………………………………….. 250
Toads……………………………………………………….. 250
Turtles………………………………………………………. 251
Wheelbug…………………………………………………… 251
CHAPTER 14 MISCELLANEOUS INSECT PESTS………………………………………… 252
Bed Bugs…………………………………………………… 253
Blackberry Psyllid………………………………………… 256
Cabbage Root Maggot…………………………………… 256
Celery Leaftier…………………………………………….. 257
Chiggers……………………………………………………. 257
Chinch Bug………………………………………………… 258
Crickets…………………………………………………….. 259
Earwigs…………………………………………………….. 260
Grubs……………………………………………………….. 262
Head Lice…………………………………………………… 262
Leafhopper………………………………………………… 263
Leafminer…………………………………………………… 265
Lygus Bug………………………………………………….. 267
Mealybug…………………………………………………… 267
Pillbug………………………………………………………. 270
Root Maggots……………………………………………… 271
Scale………………………………………………………… 273
Scales Found in Orchards………………………………. 278
Scorpions………………………………………………….. 279
Silverfish…………………………………………………… 280
Symphylans……………………………………………….. 281
Tarnished Plant Bug……………………………………… 282
CHAPTER 15 DEER…………………………………………………………………………… 283
Deer Deterrents…………………………………………… 284
Deer Resistant Plants……………………………………. 286
CHAPTER 16 RODENTS……………………………………………………………………… 290
Gophers…………………………………………………….. 291
Mice/Rats…………………………………………………… 298
Moles/Voles………………………………………………… 302
Porcupine…………………………………………………… 303
Shrews………………………………………………………. 303
Squirrels……………………………………………………. 304
Woodchucks……………………………………………….. 306
CHAPTER 17 NEIGHBORS PETS…………………………………………………………… 309
Cats………………………………………………………….. 310
Dogs…………………………………………………………. 311
CHAPTER 18 SNAILS & SLUGS…………………………………………………………….. 313
Solutions to the Problem………………………………… 314
CHAPTER 19 WORMS………………………………………………………………………… 321
Armyworm…………………………………………………. 322
Bagworm…………………………………………………… 323
Mealworms………………………………………………… 323
Nematodes…………………………………………………. 324
Pickleworm………………………………………………… 327
Wireworms………………………………………………… 327
CHAPTER 20 MISCELLANEOUS ANIMALS………………………………………………. 329
Opossums…………………………………………………. 330
Rabbits……………………………………………………… 331
Raccoons…………………………………………………… 333
Skunks……………………………………………………… 335
Snakes……………………………………………………… 336
CHAPTER 21 BIRDS…………………………………………………………………………… 338
Bird Food…………………………………………………… 339
How to Attract Birds……………………………………… 340
Hints on Building a Bird House………………………… 343
Problem Birds……………………………………………… 344
Blackbirds………………………………………………….. 347
Crows……………………………………………………….. 349
Pigeons…………………………………………………….. 349
Starlings……………………………………………………. 349
Woodpeckers………………………………………………. 350
CHAPTER 22 FRUITS & VEGETABLES (solving pest problems)…………………….. 351
Artichokes………………………………………………….. 352
Asparagus………………………………………………….. 352
Avocado…………………………………………………….. 353
Beans……………………………………………………….. 353
Beets………………………………………………………… 354
Berries (general)………………………………………….. 354
Carrots……………………………………………………… 356
Cauliflower…………………………………………………. 357
Chives………………………………………………………. 358
Corn…………………………………………………………. 358
Figs………………………………………………………….. 358
Grapes………………………………………………………. 359
Lettuce……………………………………………………… 360
Okra………………………………………………………….. 360
Onions………………………………………………………. 360
Peas………………………………………………………….. 361
Peppers & Eggplant………………………………………. 362
Potatoes…………………………………………………….. 362
Pumpkin, Cucumber, Squash, Melons………………… 362
Radishes……………………………………………………. 363
Spinach……………………………………………………… 363
Strawberries………………………………………………… 364
Tomatoes……………………………………………………. 364
Turnips………………………………………………………. 365
Fighting Plant Diseases………………………………….. 366
General Seedling Pest Problems……………………….. 366
CHAPTER 23 PLANTS FOR PEST CONTROL…………………………………………….. 368
CHAPTER 24 CARNIVOROUS PLANTS…………………………………………………… 378
General Information………………………………………. 379
Common Plants in United States………………………. 379
CHAPTER 25 FRUIT & VEGETABLES, FLOWERS & SHRUBS………………………… 382
Common Pests & Damaging Insects………………….. 383
CHAPTER 26 INSECT RESISTANT FRUITS & VEGETABLES…………………………. 387
Insect Resistant Chart………………..………………….. 388
CHAPTER 27 GRANDMA’S SECRET GARDENING TIPS……………………………….. 394
Bog & Pond Gardening…………………………………… 395
Bulbs………………………………………………………… 398
Composting………………………………………………… 401
Organic Fertilizers………………………………………… 403
Flower Arrangements…………………………………….. 408
Lawn Care………………………………………………….. 409
Indoor Plants………………………………………………. 415
Outdoor Plants……………………………………………. 416
Nectar Plants for Bugs…………………………………… 421
Weeds……………………………………………………….. 421
Pesticides………………………………………………….. 422
Planting…………………………………………………….. 427
Seeds & Seedlings………………………………………… 428
Pest Problems in Soil…………………………………….. 433
Fruit Trees…………………………………………………. 433
Watering……………………………………………………. 434
Leaf Problems…………………………………………….. 437
Planting in Pots…………………………………………… 438
CHAPTER 28 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CATS & DOGS………………………………………. 442
Allergies…………………………………………………….. 443
Arthritis…………………………………………………….. 445
Bites & Stings……………………………………………… 448
Constipation………………………………………………… 449
Diarrhea……………………………………………………… 450
Dry Skin……………………………………………………… 452
Ears (ear mites)…………………………………………….. 453
Flea Control (some facts are duplicated)……………… 456
Kennel Cough………………………………………………. 462
Ringworm…………………………………………………… 463
Worms & Parasites………………………………………… 464
APPENDIX A BACILLUS THURINGENESIS (Bt)…………………………………………. 466
APPENDIX B PLANT SPRAYS FOR BUGS……………………………………………….. 468
APPENDIX C PLANT CHART TO REPEL INSECTS……………………………………… 469
APPENDIX D SUPPLIERS OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS………………………………….. 471
APPENDIX E CATALOG OF PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS……………………………. 472
SECRET BUG REPPELENT FORMULA………………………………………………………. 474
GLOSSARY……………………………………………………………………………………….. 475
INDEX………………………………………………………………………………………………. 478
