Desert Pests & Wildlife

A new flower has been identified as a natural way to deter squirrels, offering a safer alternative to traditional traps. Details are emerging.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 15, 2026

Learn how to identify, protect, and coexist with desert pollinators like bees and wasps. Practical tips to keep safe and support vital ecosystems.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

A recently discovered collection reveals an English woman’s sketches of India before photography became widespread, offering new insights into colonial-era perceptions.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Learn practical, safe steps to make your desert yard less inviting to snakes. Discover habitat tweaks, repellents, and safety tips for a snake-free garden.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Discover what cochineal scale insects are, how to identify them on prickly pear, and simple ways to control these tiny pests in your desert garden.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Discover practical, low-toxicity ways to manage aphids and whiteflies on desert vegetables. Keep pests at bay while protecting your garden’s health.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Learn practical strategies to keep roof rats away from your citrus trees. Discover barriers, traps, and habitat tweaks that really work in desert gardens.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Learn how to tell gophers from ground squirrels by reading their holes and signs. Practical tips for identifying, managing, and coexisting with these desert pests.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Learn how to protect your desert garden from rabbits with the right fence height and smart plant choices. Practical tips for a rabbit-resistant landscape.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026

Discover practical ways to manage grasshoppers in Arizona—targeted, eco-friendly methods to protect your garden and landscape without sweeping chemical use.

• Gardener AZ Team
• July 14, 2026