{"id":14249,"date":"2019-03-04T20:30:57","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T23:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=14249"},"modified":"2024-12-15T00:55:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T03:55:18","slug":"worst-garden-pests-in-rochester-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/rochester\/worst-garden-pests-in-rochester-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"The Worst Garden Pests in Rochester, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"

It won’t be long before we’re out in our gardens prepping for spring planting. It\u2019s easy to overlook the multitude of bugs that see your garden as an all-you-can-eat buffet until it\u2019s too late. Don\u2019t bend to the will of the bugs. Take your garden back by identifying and fighting the worst garden pests in Rochester, NY.<\/span><\/p>

1. Aphids<\/b><\/h2>
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These tiny pests are hard to spot without a magnifying glass, but the damage they cause is definitely visible to the naked eye. Almost any plant in your garden can be a meal to these pear-shaped insects so an ignored infestation could mean dire consequences for your garden. Aphids feed by sucking the sap from plants and leaving excrement which can cause mold.<\/span><\/p>

How To Get Rid Of Them<\/b><\/h2>

Since they’re so tiny, you can easily blast aphids off plants by spraying water. However, this doesn\u2019t prevent them from coming back. Try using natural repellents made with chili peppers, garlic, and dish soap. You can also release natural aphid predators (such as ladybugs) into your garden.<\/span><\/p>

2. Japanese Beetles<\/b><\/h2>
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These shiny blue-green beetles are a scourge to gardens. If there\u2019s enough of them, they can decimate the leaves of your plants leaving them skeletal and defoliated. You don\u2019t need to be a horticulturist to know this is bad for your plants.<\/span><\/p>

How To Get Rid Of Them<\/b><\/h2>

Japanese Beetles<\/span><\/a> are active in the morning so shake them off. Be careful, these bugger\u2019s legs are like velcro and can stick onto your clothes. You can also use row covers to protect your plants during the beetle\u2019s 6-8 week feeding period.<\/span><\/p>

3. Ants<\/b><\/h2>
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There’s nothing worse than ants in your plants! They’re probably the biggest nuisance to gardeners. Your garden could already contain thousands of colonies. They live underground and like to build their nests around the base of your plants so they can feed on the roots. They will also venture out and chew the stems and leaves off of immature plants. This kills the plant before it’s strong enough to withstand pests. If you’re planting from seeds, then you’re hand-delivering them a meal <\/span><\/p>

How To Get Rid Of Them<\/b><\/h2>

The most common methods of getting rid of garden ants include:<\/span><\/p>