Controlling Pests

Bugged by ticks? You are not alone! This Garden Scoop discusses a few plants to naturally repel ticks!

Be on the Lookout! (Can you hear the Emergency Alert Signal?)  

The adult Japanese Beetles feed on our prized plants for about 6 to 8 weeks beginning in early July. The Garden Scoop dives into some ways to deter JB from your garden.

The Winsome fly? Oh only a fly that kills Japanese beetles! Read on to learn more about this little hero.

Naturally, the dandelions are the first to the party in our yards! Find out all what the experts have to say on these plants.

Come get advice on what to do with the invasive jumping worms and how to deal with them!

Native to Asia, jumping worms have been confirmed in limited areas of Minnesota since 2006, mainly in the Twin Cities and western suburbs and in Rochester. Read about what Gertens is doing to help stop the spread of these invasive worms.

The Emerald Ash Borer has been steadily moving through our nation’s forests and has destroyed hundreds of millions of Ash trees. The experts at Gertens provide symptoms, protection techniques, and other information to keep these pests from destroying your ash trees!

There are two types, Eastern tent caterpillar and Forest tent caterpillar. They’re both hairy and form “tents”, webs to live in. The experts at Gertens provide control methods and ways of identifying them!

Grubs problems can be a significant problem in your lawns. Gertens offer symtoms and prevention techniques.

Contrary to their name, Sawflies are not flies but a small non-stinging wasp. Gertens Experts offer advice on how to control these pests. 

Mosquitos in the summer can be a pain. The experts at Gertens offer the buzz about mosquitos and how to control these pesky pests!

Our Minnesota lawns can take a beating over winter, emerging in spring with damage from voles, road salt and snow mold. Gertens has professional tips for repairing winter lawn damage.

Common Buckthorn is very invasive and its leaves and roots emit a substance that's poisonous to other plants. Gertens provides tips and tricks to control against Buckthorn. 

Boxelder Bugs can become a nuisance when the springtime comes around. Gertens offers advice and bug controls to use!