Aphids On Tomatoes: Getting Rid Of Tomato Aphids
Tomatoes are a robust crop that not only makes for an attractive plant but provides a tasty controversy. However, whether you’re in the fruit (berry) or vegetable camp, one thing
Plant Bugs
What Are The Basic Facts Of Insect Pest Control
Every home garden area in the United States harbors, on average, some 10,000 to 20,000 individual insect pests during the summer. This is more understandable when we consider that one
How Not To Have Insects On House Plants
Sooner or later, every indoor gardener finds that his collection of houseplants has an exuberant crop of insect pests, seemingly moving in overnight. Of course, the insects don’t just appear—they
This Was A New Weapon For Pest Control – The Mist Blower
A new regime in pest control nears reality as portable mist blowers appear on the market. The chief merits of these blowers, in comparison with old-style spray and dust outfits,
How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites On Calathea
Spider mites are one of the most common pests to affect Calathea plants. These tiny intruders are arachnids, yet as with insect pests, vigilance is your best defense against them.
How To Recognize And Control Nematodes
Among the many different kinds of organisms known to cause plant diseases, nematodes or eelworms are the least known to gardeners. They are, nevertheless, important disease-producers, and are frequently the
Common Lily Diseases and Pests
Lilies are hardy plants that are relatively easy to grow. But some, several diseases and pests can present challenges to that goal. Aphids Aphids are a common pest of many
Disease and Pest Control on African Violets
African violets are subject to several pests and diseases. However, growing Saintpaulias in sterilized soil and regular cleaning will help you avoid trouble. New plants should always be isolated from
Earwigs The Plague Of Home Gardeners
During the last five years, a dark-brown formidable-looking insect with prominent “pincers” at its tail end has caused much consternation in homes and gardens of greater Boston and other areas
Mites: What To Look For And How To Control Them
In recent years, mites have become major pests of many plants, including the following: Arborvitae Birch Boxwood Cedar Cypress Hawthorn Hemlock Oaks Peach Phlox Pine Rose Spruce One reason for