There are a few approaches to treating an outbreak. First, quarantine the plant. If you’re not too squeamish, just squish all ...

Pros explain the best ways to identify, prevent, and eliminate these plant pests. If you have plants, mealybugs can pose a ...

Mealybugs are small insects, only a few millimeters in length. They can be found gathering on various parts of a plant. They are easily recognizable due to the white, woolly shreds of mucus covering ...

In the fall, I take in numerous houseplants that I grew on the deck or in containers in the garden. Plumeria, hibiscus, ...

When you bring plants inside for the winter, you might notice some growth (and some bugs). Mealy bugs are a common one; dab them with alcohol and a Q-tip.

Stop watering cacti 3 to 4 weeks before the move so the plants are dry, and check them carefully for pests like mealy bugs or ...

Many gardeners will notice pests are around due to the time of the year and can not only ruin plants but also make someone ...

Ground beetles are a valuable asset in any garden due to their nocturnal habits, which make them effective at tackling ...

Monitoring your plants and regularly checking for signs can ... Although the name is a bit intimidating, these small ...

However the trade in live plant material including papaya fruits ... biodiversity such as pollinators and natural enemies of pests. A more ecologically sound approach to management is the use ...

As the needs of our houseplants change, there are a few things you can do to keep them alive and even thriving until spring.

The weather has been as nice as I can ever remember it the Lowcountry the past few weeks. We need some rain badly; however, I ...