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 ...

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 ...

Crape myrtles are commonly attacked by crape myrtle aphids. This often leads to a black fungus, called sooty mold, forming on leaves and branches in mid- to late summer. Control these insects by ...

Now that the frozen ground and a light dusting of snow has shut down the outdoor gardening season, it’s time for the reading and study season we all wait for. Preferably in a comfy chair with your lap ...

Question: I think my peach tree has aphids, but how can I be sure? A: Green peach aphids are the most common aphids on peach trees. They are small and can be difficult to detect, but their damage is ...

“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 ...

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 ...