Thats one the hardest things about living here in the south, where there is no real winter, if its not one pest ,its another. Some are relatively easy to handle with organic, or home remedy pesticides. like leaf footed bugs, but some pests like Vine Borers...they can kiss my ass...I actually have two garden plots that I rotate crops out each season to combat certain pests and of course soil nutrient replenishment. I try to stay as organic as possible, and feel bad when I need to use harsh chemicals. Then Iam constantly looking for spider mites, and thrips . Especially on my Plumeria , which I kind of rely on to help pay and support my garden hobby. Nothing pisses me off more than having several $50.00 cuttings go to shit because of some shitty little bug