Pest Control Archives - Barn Owl Garden Center

26 Jun Japanese Beetles Are Approaching Carol Stream : Be Prepared!

Posted at 15:59h in Flowers, Gardening, Home, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Plants and Growing, Sustainability, Tree Care

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Japanese beetles typically emerge in late June through mid‑July in our area. Adults skeletonize leaves overnight, while their grubs destroy lawn roots, leading to brown patches and spongy turf. Step 1: Prevent Grubs in Your Lawn Apply Beneficial Nematodes : These microscopic worms hunt grub larvae in...

Preparing your garden for summer warmth carol Stream Illinois

29 May Preparing Your Garden for Summer Warmth

Posted at 21:35h in Flowers, Gardening, Home, Lawn Care, Pest Control, Plants and Growing, Sustainability, Tree Care

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Tips from Barn Owl Garden Center, Carol Stream, IL As summer approaches and the Midwest heat settles in, it’s time to make sure your garden is set up for success. Whether you’ve just planted new perennials, are tending to this year’s veggies, or are simply soaking...

Spring Prep for your Fruit Trees Barn Owl Garden

05 Apr Spring Prep for Your Fruit Trees Tips from Barn Owl Garden Center

Posted at 14:53h in Gardening, Home, Pest Control, Plants and Growing, Tree Care

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As the days grow longer and signs of spring begin to emerge, gardeners everywhere feel that familiar itch to get growing. At Barn Owl, we believe success in the garden starts with a little planning and a lot of love—especially when it comes to fruit...

Keep Fungus Gnats at Bay Barn Owl Garden Center

23 Jan Keep Fungus Gnats at Bay: Simple Solutions for Healthy Plants

Posted at 00:15h in Home, Indoor Growing, Pest Control

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Fungus gnats may be tiny, but they can cause big headaches for plant lovers. These pesky little flies are drawn to damp soil and can wreak havoc on your houseplants if left unchecked. Fortunately, with the right tools and strategies, you can banish fungus gnats...

29 Jul Pesky Plant Pests!

Posted at 02:46h in Pest Control

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Summer is here and with our long warm lazy days come with some pesky issues that always seem to pop up with the heat. In our next blog series we’ll provide some helpful tips to keep plant pests and mosquitos at bay and ways to...

03 Jul Buzz Off Mosquitos! Tips to a Mosquito-Less Outdoor Space

Posted at 02:41h in Gardening, Pest Control

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21 Jun Sustainable Pest Control for your Home and Garden

Posted at 11:42h in Pest Control, Plants and Growing

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We have seen a lot of unique weather this summer! This has presented us with more pest issues than normal. Not only do we have to deal with pests in our planters, gardens and vegetable beds, but now, with increased rain, we are seeing more...

27 Apr Outsmarted by a Squirrel?

Posted at 11:35h in Lawn Care, Pest Control

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You are not alone! One of the many joys of living in the Midwest is the beauty and the wide variety of birds we can see from our own backyard. As I sit here and write this blog, the birds surround me with their colors and...