water bugs


I just moved to a new placed and when I out to my garden after dark what a
horrible site,water bugs EVERYWHERE. they looked like they were having a
convention. Can anyone suggest something. I don't like to use chemicals but
the site of them made me want to going after  the most toxic poison out
there. a friend suggested boric acid. i haven't tried sprinkling that
because we have had a lot of rain for the past few days. someone please
help. And why do they call them water bugs. They look like big ugly roaches
to me.
Doreen
>For the last couple of years, underground critters have arrived in my
>garden.  We cannot tell for sure if they are pocket gophers or moles,
>both of whch seem to be in the area.  We bought two of those underground
>electronic repellers which send out beeps, but I dont think they do
>anything.
>
>My question:  I know they seem to prefer certain plants; a neighbor
>mentioned that tulips go fast.  I had some which were naturalizing
>nicely, but they are mostly gone now.  Dianthus have a way of
>disappearing overnight, leaves and all.  NOW, one of my tree peonies is
>shriveling.  I havent had the heart to pull it up yet to see what the
>roots look like, but it was very sudden, so that may be the problem.
>
>Can anyone send me lists of plants (such as Dianthus, tulips, I would
>guess) that are particularly susceptible to underground pests?  I was
>planning to plant another peony this fall, but now I dont know if I
>should. I think that many plants could be at risk, but some seem more
>tasty than others. Any plant names would be helpful.
>
>Anelle
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