Whiteflies are small, soft-bodied insects with wings, often causing yellowing leaves and the presence of sticky honeydew on plants. Aphids are tiny insects that can be identified by their long ...
Pests love tomatoes just as much as humans do. Identifying tomato pests can be tricky, as some pests are so small that you’ll never see them, only the signs that they've eaten your tomatoes. This list ...
“Marigolds are wonderful garden helpers!" Gardener reveals 'old school tip' to protect your tomato plants from pests: 'I do ...
Before bringing home a plant, inspect it closely. Look at the soil, stem, leaves and, importantly, under the leaves, where ...
With our outdoor plants now properly covered with a blanket of snow, it’s time to turn our attention to our houseplants and the bugs that can infest them. Common houseplant pests include aphids, mealy ...
If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...
July and August in the vegetable garden typically bring bountiful harvests of colorful vegetables. These are also the months when insect pests can really make their presence known, with plant and ...
Plants inside our homes can become infested with pests just like plants outside in our yards, especially this time of the year when many tender tropical plants have been brought inside for the winter.
Just like us, insects spend their winters in different locations. Unlike us, they spend their winters in different stages of development. Some may overwinter as adults, others in their immature stage ...
Female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants that emit ultrasonic sounds. Instead, they choose silent, healthy plants.