Solutions for Common Garden Pests

3 images: a mosquito closeup on a leaf, a grub in the soil underneath a piece of dying lawn, and ants and soil in grass

Tired of Common Garden Pests?

Your local SummerWinds Nursery has a variety of ways to tackle garden problems, including pesky mosquitoes, turf-eating grubs and more...

1. Mosquitoes

MosquitoesConcerned about Mosquitoes?

We have solutions to both rid Mosquitoes and prevent them, including:

  • Bonide Mosquito Beater® Area Mosquito Repellent Enjoy your lawn, patio, barbeque, swimming pool, clambake, picnic, camp site, tennis court, concert and other outdoor areas.
  • EcoSMART Insect Repellent Pump Spray Repells mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and other listed pests. Safe to use around children and pets, when used as directed.
  • EcoSMART Mosquito Fogger Kills mosquitoes, flies, gnats, moths and other listed pests. Safe to use around children and pets, when used as directed.
  • PIC Citronella Mosquito Repellent Sticks – Help to repel mosquitoes outdoors. Useful is places where there is little or no breeze, such as an open-air patio and porches. Not for use indoors.
  • PIC Mosquito Repelling Coils – For outdoor use only, each coil burns for 5-7 hours to help repel mosquitoes. Can be used on patios and porches. Not for use indoors.
  • Summit Mosquito Bits® – Kills mosquitoes and controls fungus gnats. For use in water gardens, flower pots and bird baths.  
  • Summit Mosquito Dunks® Kills mosquito larvae in standing water or water gardens. Labeled for Organic Gardening by the USEPA.
  • Summit Mosquito & Gnat Barrier This spray effectively kills and repels mosquitoes, gnats, and other annoyting pests for up to four weeks.

Did you know, there are plants that deter mosquitoes too! Learn more.


2. Ants & Other Insects

AntsLooking for an effective way to get rid of ants?

  • Bonide Diatomaceous Earth - A natural option to control crawling insects indoors and outdoors. Works within 48-hours by contact and ingestion.  Insects cannot become immune to its action. Can be applied as a dust or a slurry. Kills ants, cockroaches, earwigs, asian lady beetles, boxelder bugs, mites, millipedes, silverfish, and much more.
  • Bonide Ant Killer Granules - Can be used as a household "perimeter" treatment. Fast acting and long-lasting control (up to 4 weeks) of ants, fleas, ticks, chinch bugs, crickets and more. Kills insects before they come indoors. Easy to apply 1 lb. "shaker" container.

3. Grubs & Other Insects

Grubs & Other InsectsProtect your plants and lawn from insect infestations!

  • BioAdvanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Protect & Feed - Provides slow release feeding; kills pests like Japanese Beetles, Emerald Ash Borers and others
  • BioAdvanced Fruit, Citrus & Vegetable Insect Control (Limited availability) - Season-long protection; kills insects & prevents new infestations 
  • BioAdvanced Season Long Grub Control plus Turf Revitalizer - Kills grubs all season long
  • Fertilome F-Stop - For picture-perfect disease-free turfgrass; optimum disease control; prevents over 15 major lawn diseases; for use on all types of home lawns; one application protects for up to 4 weeks

Speak with one of our Trusted Garden Advisors to learn more.

At SummerWinds, We Guarantee Success!