Fall Plant Pests: ID and Organic Control

Fall Plant Pests: ID and Organic Control

By James Wilson ·

Common Fall Pests

Cool weather changes which pests appear.

Aphids

Populations spike in fall. Knock off with water or insecticidal soap.

Slugs and Snails

Beneficial Support

Leave areas undisturbed for ladybugs and ground beetles to overwinter.

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