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Troubled by snails, fungus gnats, or grubs? Chances are they're at home in your soil. Many pests don't just appear out of nowhere, but precisely when the soil is out of balance. By keeping your soil healthy and vibrant, you make it much harder for pests to establish themselves. And that saves a lot of hassle and damage to your plants. In this blog post, you'll learn why healthy soil is so important, which pests it can help prevent, and how you can get your garden soil back on track in a few simple steps. Why is healthy soil so...

Ticks and fleas: tiny creepy crawlies you'd rather not have in your garden or house. They seem to appear out of nowhere, and before you know it, your pets are scratching themselves silly. But where do they come from? How long do they actually live? And why are they so persistent? Let's take a closer look at their life cycle. How long do ticks and fleas live? An adult tick can survive for months or even years, depending on the species and conditions. Fleas live shorter: an average of 2 to 4 weeks, but during that time they reproduce rapidly....

Snails: those slimy, gluttonous creatures that feast on your young plants at night like an all-you-can-eat buffet. They seem to appear suddenly, in large numbers, and before you know it, your garden is covered in slimy feeding trails. But how long do snails actually live? And why do you keep getting them? Time to unravel the life cycle of this pest. How long do snails live? An average slug lives for about one to two years . That might not seem like much, but in that time, a single slug can produce hundreds of offspring. The real issue isn't how...

Yew weevils: those fat, black beetles you suddenly see crawling across your plants in the evening. They nibble neatly out of the edges of your leaves, and their larvae cause even more damage underground. But how long do these beetles actually live? And why are they so hard to get rid of? Time to unravel their life cycle. How long does a yew beetle live? An adult vine weevil lives an average of 3 to 6 months. That sounds manageable, but the problem lies in the larvae, which remain active much longer and often cause damage unnoticed. The entire cycle...