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Design DIY Maskot/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pollinators play an incredibly important role in the ecosystem and doing what you can to bolster their environment can go a long way. Insecticides, like neonicotinoids, have decimated pollinator populations. Affected pollinators include bees and butterflies, plus other insects that carry pollen.

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Garden Pests, Weeds & Problems IamTK/Shutterstock There are many ways to get rid of spider mites with common pesticides, but if you're interested in a DIY remedy for spider mites, you might want to consider thyme. Why thyme? It turns out the herb has the potential to ward off spider mites, according to research from Cornell University.

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Garden Pests, Weeds & Problems Artmandave/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Squirrels can be a nuisance around homes, especially if you have several bird feeders. Bird seed attracts squirrels, and people have gone to great lengths to come up with ways of deterring the nimble rodents from raiding feeders. You may try other options, like owl decoys to scare away the squirrels.

Feb 16, 2025 | msn.com | Nick Gerhardt

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