Are Greenhouse Pests Bugging You?
May 5th, 2006 by
scott
Greenhouse pests are nothing to laugh at. Greenhouse insects can be a very serious problem for gardeners. You may think that because you’re gardening in a more controlled situation, bugs will not be a concern.
Because your greenhouse provides a humid and warm growing atmosphere there is every possibility that insects will delight in feeding off your beautiful flowers and plants.Â
There are quite a few insects that are fairly common in the greenhouse. Keep your eyes open for white files, slugs, bloodworms, snails, aphids, mites, various kinds of flies and fungus gnats.
You should purchase pest control supplies for your greenhouse. Our site sells not only complete greenhouse kits, but all sorts of supplies too.Â
For starters there are a few things you can do to less pest infestation. Try to keep all the doors and windows shut as much as possible in the greenhouse. This will not only help maintain your climate, but will help cut down on the bugs that can get into the greenhouse too.
Insects love wet areas so keep watering cans and jugs empty except when you are using them. You also don’t want to leave water puddles on the floor or other surfaces.
Keep your greenhouse as clean as possible. Pests thrive in areas that are messy and have accumulated clutter. Another thing you can do to cut down on bugs in the greenhouse is to keep the grass around the greenhouse mowed. Pests live in weeds and will be more likely to invade the greenhouse if the lawn is not kept trimmed and weed-free.
Wikipedia also has a lot of excellent information to help you combat the pest problem.
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