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Top 20 Garden Problems

The Top 20 Garden Problems

Got pests or other problems and want to know how to manage them? Here are some of the most frequently asked about and most common plant problems and pests in Marin. 
 

Insects, spiders & mites, snails & slugs
 

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Button Ants
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Button Aphids
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Button Earwig
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Button Scale
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BUtton Snail
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BUtton Thrips
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Button Yellowjacket

Not what you’re looking for? Here’s more information about other types of INSECTS, MITES, MOLLUSKS & NEMATODES

 

Vertebrates: Birds, mammals & reptiles

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Button Deer
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Button Gopher
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Button Raccoon
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Button Rat
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Button Skunk

Don't see what you’re looking for? Here’s more information about other types of BIRDS, MAMMALS & REPTILES

 

Diseases

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BUtton Armillaria
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BUtton Fireblight
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Button Peach Leaf Curl
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Button Powdery mildew
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Button rust

Didn’t find what you’re looking for? Here’s more information about other types of PLANT DISEASES

 

Other Garden Problems

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Button Chlorosis
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