393 Garden Pests - Whiteflies, Slugs, and More!

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred
393 Garden Pests - Whiteflies, Slugs, and More!
May 23, 2025 Season 6 Episode 21
Fred Hoffman

Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower share tips for managing pests like whiteflies and slugs, highlighting organic solutions and beneficial insects to help you reclaim your garden.

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Pictured: Whiteflies on a Citrus Leaf (Photo: Flickr/epitree)

Links:

“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter  This week’s edition: Controlling Slugs in Mulch. By becoming a paid subscriber, you’re helping support the newsletter and this podcast. Thank You!

Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/

Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects

The Good Bug Hotel

Beneficial Insects for Whitefly Control

Whitefly Control Product - Bug Buster O

Sluggo for Snail and Slug Control

Sluggo Plus for Snail, slug, and earwig control

Other Slug/Snail Control Products

Earwig Control Tips from UCANR


All About Farmer Fred:
GardenBasics.net

“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter

Farmer Fred website
http://farmerfred.com

The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog
http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.com

Facebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" 

Instagram: farmerfredhoffman
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Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.social

Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube
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