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Controlling pests in our gardens can be frustrating whether they be blatantly furry and adorable or seemingly impossible to find as you search the ruins of a plant. Pests can even be invasive plants that bully the non-invasive vegetation. If you are experiencing pest problems in your garden or yard, the following classes and resources will help you.
- August 5 – Invasives in Your Garden
- August 12 – Managing Wildlife in the Urban Home Landscape
MGNV Resources
Pages & Posts
Beating the Bugs – Learn about common vegetable garden pests and how to deal with them.
- August – Bird and Mammal Pests
- Fall Crop Pests and Tips and Tricks for Reducing Overwintering Pests
- Planning to Prevent Insect Pests and Grow Healthier Plants in Next Year’s Garden
Deer
- Deer in Northern Virginia—Too Much of a Good Thing?
- Plants That Deer Avoid (Usually)
- Protecting Young Trees from Deer
Protecting Yourself from Mosquitoes without Harming Pollinators
Protecting Yourself From Ticks Without Harming Pollinators
Recommended Integrated Pest Management and Cultural Practices
Horticultural Sites
Virtual Classes
Additional Resources
- 2022 Integrated Pest Management Guide – Virginia Cooperative Extension
- Virginia Tech Pest Management Guides
- IPM Alerts – Insects – University of Maryland