Worst Garden Pests by Region

I have a terrible slug problem but if I spray coffee on the leaves, they won't eat them. Only use it on plants that can handle the acidity, though.

I have found that guineas are the best for garden poultry. I didn't think they got enough credit in the survey. They are ground feeders so they don't damage the plants. On occasion if an insect is so bold as to show itself on a plant while near a guinea, the guinea is typically very fast but delicate at removing the little morsel. They seem to be a natural at 'getting the bugs out' while not doing any damage. Unlike chickens which scratch their way thru a garden but do not care if they ruin a plant if there is a bug around to snack on. Another plus for them is they eat ticks. That has to make them worth having around..On the subject of grasshoppers, 'planetnatural.com' has a product that is OMRI certified and has worked wonders for me. 'Semaspore' is a bacteria that only effects grasshoppers and black field crickets. It is harmless to people, pets and livestock Since grasshoppers are cannibalistic and eat each other they pass the bacteria among themselves. Grasshoppers were a major problem my first year in Arkansas. Since using semaspore I have not even seen a grasshopper for over 4 years now. It is easily spread with a hand held broadcaster and 1 lb. will cover an acre.I hope that helps other gardeners out there...