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Mike Mascio

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I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.

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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio

2011-12-27 Larvae:

It is definitely the larvae of some type of bug. Since most larvae look the same, it is impossible to know what type unless you see the adults. In the meantime, you can control these with a product called

2011-10-01 Money Tree and fungus:

Your diagnosis regarding the over watering is absolutely correct. It is the primary cause of problems with house plants. Now that the soil has fungus spores on the surface, which in turn is resulting

2011-09-23 Whitefly:

Insecticidal soaps are very safe, whether you mix your own or purchase it from the nursery. However, one application is not enough. It must be applied every 5 days for several weeks to ensure total control

2011-08-11 Grubs and grass:

Although Grub-ex is a great short term control, it must be applied every year. This can be expensive, especially if you have a large yard. The best natural control for grubs is Milky Spore. This is

2011-07-20 Beetles:

Regardless of the species, Sevin is a highly effective control. I always prefer to start with organic controls, but of all the chemicals, Sevin is the safest. As with all insecticides, it is a contact

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