Pests, Weeds & Problems

Crepe myrtles (also spelled crape myrtle) are multi-stemmed shrubs famous for their long-lasting blooming period. They can be grown south of zone 6, that is, the states south of Virginia. They are...

Organic controls means using natural enemies or disease-causing microbes that attack garden pests. Organic measures can be difficult to accomplish and the methods vary. It is important to keep in...

The balsam twig aphid is a minuscule insect that thrives on the newly sprouted needles of the balsam and Frasier firs that are grown primarily for use as Christmas trees. Aphid eggs can be found...

Greenhouse gardening provides a protected environment, but outdoor pests happily become squatters, especially if you have a natural earth floor. You’ll want to eliminate ants and aphids when...

Ants are everywhere, usually where there is a steady food supply like a vegetable garden. In gardens, ants are most often accompanied by aphids. Aphids and ants have a symbiotic relationship when...

Cottony aphids are a fuzzy member of the aphid family, commonly known as the woolly aphid. These small creatures can multiply quickly, and feed off of plant leaves. A group of cottony aphids can...

Aphids are a pesky pest for any gardener. Aphids can rapidly take over a greenhouse because they are able to reproduce so quickly, making it hard to get rid of an infestation. Aphids suck the sap...

Aphids, know as plant lice, are tiny plant-eating insects and some of the most destructive plant predators around. They suck juice out of plants and then secrete a mixture referred to as honeydew....

Aphids are small plant-eating insects and are considered one of the most destructive garden pests. Although they are tiny, they can quickly become a big problem. Aphids feed on your green plants;...

Aphids are a major pest that are known for infesting a garden and feeding off plants. These pests are rather small and can come in many shades, including red, brown, yellow, green and black. ...

Many people lean toward organic gardening. They hesitate to use dangerous chemical pesticides to control pests in their vegetable gardens. Planting flowers or herbs to repel bad insects and to...

Aphids are approximately 1/8-inch long with oval shaped body. Adult aphids are typically wingless and they can be white, green, yellow, red or black. Aphids are found in groups on the leaves of...

Aphids are small insects that eat the leaves, stems and shoots of many plants. They have long, thin mouthpieces that they use to pierce leaves and stems and suck the juice of the plant. This...

Blueberry plants affected by leaf spot diseases results in quite a bit of damage annually. It's important to control leaf spot diseases by watching closely for symptoms and controlling the disease...

Aphids are tiny insects that feed on plants such as rose bushes. They are also known as greenflies. They have a small tube for a mouth that they insert into the plant for sucking out liquid. If...

Aphids are soft, tiny insects that suck the life out of your plants. They form colonies and cloister under leaves. Aphids pierce the plant and drink the juices inside. If the infestation is heavy,...

Aphids are tiny bugs which feast on your plants. They can be found on both garden plants and houseplants. Aphids will chew on the leaves of your plant and the infestation will ultimately kill your...

Growing green pepper plants is a great way to get started in gardening. The plants grow well in containers, so they are perfect for people who do not have much space but still would like to have a...

While insects are oftentimes considered pests, there are copious species of insects without which life on earth might not continue. Beneficial insects provide valuable services such as pollinating...

Ants are bothersome insects, whether they invade your home or outdoor garden. Although it's troubling to see ants crawling on your prized bell peppers or tomatoes, these small creatures do not...

Myzus persicae, also known as the green peach aphid, is found throughout the world and all of the United States. The aphid carries disease among plants and will attack crops in the fields as well...

Like me, you have probably worked hard to plan and plant your home garden. Now you’d like to watch your garden grow and reap the fruits of your labor. It sounds like a good plan, however, you...

Do you have a problem with pests in your garden? There is no need to spray expensive and harmful chemicals in your vegetable garden to control pests and infestations.

Pests and disease threaten the health of a tree. If you think your trees have a problem, you should monitor your trees closely. You need to identify pests and diseases before you can eliminate...

Aphids are a very common garden pest. Also called plant lice, aphids look like tiny, black dots on leaves. They are soft bodied and appear not to move since they are very sluggish. Adult aphids...

Do you want to kill aphids naturally? Are they destroying your garden? These little pests come in a bunch of varieties and all these varieties are deadly to your plants. Aphids feed by sucking...

Many chemicals used to control pests are harmful for the environment and for your family. It's important to use a non-toxic pest control method. Using non-chemical ways to kill pests provides a...

Aphids, beetle larvae, slugs and snails can cause considerable damage in your garden if left to their own devices. Chemical pesticides are effective, but they don't discriminate--- they'll kill...

Protecting your garden from pest can be as easy as knowing which other plants to plant. In order to deter pesky garden pests.

Ants serve their useful purposes outdoors by attacking other insects that harass us, such as termites, cockroaches, conenose bugs, flies and larvae, scale insects, mealybugs, aphids, mosquito...

Aphids are small insects, about the size of a pinhead. They travel in large groups and a group of aphids can decimate your garden. They suck the sap out of many different kinds of plants, such as...

Organic gardening is eco-friendly, easy, and money saving. There are many organic methods to control pests in your garden. Why choose organic pest control? In the U.S. about 135 million pounds of...

Aphids can damage roses and the entire flower or vegetable garden, so learning how to make a home remedy to get rid of aphids makes sense. Aphids (also called plant lice) are actually a group of...

Insects can be a real problem in the garden. However, nature is a wonderful thing! There are many beneficial insects that will help control your pest problem without the use of chemical...

You can purchase and release Ladybugs (beetles) but how do you get them to stay at home in your yard and garden? Ladybugs do fly and keeping them in an area is difficult. But, by following these...

Any gardener knows that one of the sneakiest creatures in their garden are aphids. They are very tiny and can appear on your flowers and vegetables almost overnight. They come in many colors,...

Aphids, also known as plant lice, are diminutive, soft bodied, pear shaped insects who feed on plants, typically during the spring and summer seasons. Aphids are amongst the most common type of...

How to kill Aphids. The infernal aphid, every gardeners worst nightmare. Not only do this little vampires suck your flowers and plants dry but they also multiply like crazy. Lets find a way to...

Ladybugs (Coccinellidae) are one of the few varieties of bug most people don't feel squeamish about. In fact, we love the ladybug from childhood through adulthood. And no wonder. This colorful...

Aphids are one of the less pleasant heralds of springtime. Then they stay around for the rest of the growing season just to be a nuisance. You can use one of the many insecticides available on...

Aphids are tiny insects that get their nutrients from the fluids in plants. They suck out the liquid, leaving the plants wilted and dying. Aphids give off a sticky, sweet-smelling substance called...

So you want a garden or want to get your garden into shape so it will be beautiful? Worried about pests but not too big on the idea of pesticides? Here are a few helpful pointers from the green...

Aphids are tiny insects that come in a wide range of colors, from yellow to green to red. These little guys are trouble for any gardener, because they can breed and spread quickly, causing a rash...

Organic, natural gardening is one of the best ways you can "go green" and save some green at the same time. Toxic chemicals used to kill insects have been proven to harm soil, rivers and the food...

Don't you hate it when your beautiful flowers are covered with Aphids. Here are some tips to help you get rid of them without using poisons or pesticides.

Ladybugs are a popular and appealing little bug. Not only are they a great way to control garden pests naturally, but they are popular with children due to the ubiquitous nursery rhyme about their...

There are 5,000 different species of ladybugs, also called lady beetles and ladybird beetles. They are less than 1/4 inch in length and may be red, orange or yellow with or without black spots....

Very few insects are without redeeming qualities but, for most gardeners, aphids come close. They suck the life out of flowers, vegetables and houseplants alike and are nearly impossible to get...

You've taken the plunge and bought an expensive rose bush. You've dug a hole twice the size necessary, lined it with bone meal, added soil amendments, spread the roots and watered it into its new...

Very few insects are without redeeming qualities but, for most gardeners, aphids come close. These nasty little green things suck the life out of flowers, vegetables and houseplants alike. They...