Unfortunately, when plants are present there is always a risk they will attract pests, and among them, aphids. Aphids are small sap-sucking pests, which are usually found clustered on outdoor ...

Aphids can wreak havoc on your beloved houseplants, but don't despair! Several effective methods exist to eliminate these ...

As warmer weather and fertilizer season approaches, keeping houseplants pest-free may feel like an overwhelming or unpreventable task. And aphids, known as the vampires of the pest world ...

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 ...

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 ...

Insects and mites can rapidly develop into high populations on indoor plants. Many are very small and go unnoticed until a ...

As the aphid feeds, it uses molecules in its saliva to alter the growth of the plant it’s feeding on to serve its own purposes. Aphids are small insects that feed on the sap of plants. They can be ...

Beware, as this wood can split to form cankers on your trees. Aphids are renowned for their power to suck the life out of your plants. As they feed, they weaken and destroy plants, while also ...

December gardening tips for houseplants, tress and shrubs. During the winter, houseplants typically need less water than in the summer due to reduced hours of sunlight. Err on the side of caution and ...