Damage checker
Garden Pest and Damage Triage Tool
Use this before spraying anything. The tool narrows common garden damage patterns into a few practical checks.
- Database
- 878 plants
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Symptom first
Start with what changed.
Pick the most obvious symptoms. The result gives likely causes, what to inspect first, and the lowest-risk response to try before escalating.
Choose symptoms to see likely causes and first checks.
Good diagnosis habit
Inspect before treating.
Look under leaves, check at dusk, compare damaged and healthy plants, and avoid spraying during bloom unless you have a confirmed target and a pollinator-safe plan.
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Supplies that fit this tool
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Insect netting
Exclude common chewing and flying pests from vulnerable vegetables, herbs, and young fruit plantings.
Floating row cover
Protect young crops from wind, light frost, and early pest pressure while still letting light and water through.
Low tunnel hoops
Hold frost cloth or insect netting above seedlings so covers protect plants without rubbing leaves.
Garden clips or cover fasteners
Secure row cover, frost cloth, shade cloth, and young plant supports without tying permanent knots.
Rabbit or deer protection
Guard young edible, native, and ornamental plants until they can tolerate browsing.
Garden gloves
Protect hands while digging, mulching, pruning, and handling thorny or rough-stemmed plants.