Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

If the leaves on your houseplants are suddenly yellowing and dropping, or if you've noticed greenish-white or black insects crawling on your houseplants, then there's a good chance you're dealing with ...

Insects are an inevitable aspect of owning houseplants, but major infestations can threaten the health of your plants. One way to remove these pests is with insecticidal soap. The product contains ...

Most gardeners are good stewards of the land and attempt to control pests using tactics with minimal environmental impact. Insecticidal soaps have become an increasingly popular method of controlling ...

Taking care of pests in the garden has always been a challenge to many gardeners. Many people who love gardening are looking for safe, effective, and low toxic product alternatives to the more toxic ...

A strong spray of water from your hose can safely knock aphids off pepper plants, but it may take a few rounds to fully clear them. Helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings naturally control aphids ...

Q: I planted basil (in the ground, not in a pot) along with other herbs. There is some kind of insect that is eating only the basil. I've tried using soap-based insecticide to no avail. I would ...

Insecticidal soaps are very effective in controlling aphids. These soaps are specially formulated to kill insects and are very effective if used frequently until the problem is under control.

“I have found a sticky residue on the leaves of some of my houseplants and what appears to be little bugs under some of the leaves. What can I do to get rid of this problem?” You most likely are ...

Insecticidal soaps generally are not considered to be botanical insecticides, though the oils from which they are produced may be of plant origin. In chemical terms, insecticidal soaps (and all soaps ...

Aphids are tiny soft-bodied pests that feed on a variety of plants, including vegetables, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and houseplants. Because they reproduce quickly and have multiple generations per ...