by Matt Gibson The carrot root fly is the main pest that attacks carrots—and one that gardeners need to be ready to go to battle with when harvesting carrots and other members of the umbelliferae (or apiaceae) family, which includes carrots as well as celery, dill, fennel, … [Read more...]
How to Fight Squash Vine Borers
The squash vine borer is a clearwing moth that is found east of the Rocky Mountains, from Canada to South America. The adult borer resembles a wasp, with an orange abdomen with black dots. They have two pairs of wings, the first being a metallic green, and the hard-to-see … [Read more...]