Check the undersides of the leaves, and you might find the culprit: large groups of aphids and/or the sticky residue they leave behind after feeding. (Or, on plants with tightly-packed leaves like ...

BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.

They spread by producing crawling young which find new areas to colonise then produce young. In July winged forms fly off to infest other plants. Breeding stops in autumn when immature aphids seek ...

A severe outbreak of woolly aphid is wreaking havoc in apple orchards across Chamba, with orchardists struggling to combat ...

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Dahlias grace your garden with a vibrant assortment of colors from late summer to fall. Plant them with these companions to ...

Winter cereal growers are set to see a more accurate warning system next season for a key aphid-spread disease. The AHDB’s ...

Learn how to combat common issues when growing sage to ensure a healthy, thriving plant. Explore essential tips for best soil ...

“They are sap feeders, which use their piercing and sucking mouth parts to take plant juices.” Related to aphids, scales, and ...

Additionally, using row covers can protect plants during peak beetle season. For grub control, apply beneficial nematodes or milky spore powder to the soil to target the larvae. Regular monitoring and ...

Hibiscus plants are blooming profusely all over Marco right now. This plant seems to love the cold weather. Perhaps it’s ...