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 ...

Aphids can wreak havoc on your beloved houseplants, but don’t despair! Several effective methods exist to eliminate these pesky insects and restore your plants to a healthy state. Here are a few ...

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 ...

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

Image by Valerii_Honcharuk via Depositphotos. Black aphids on cucumbers. Image by Real_life via Depositphotos. Aphids are common garden insect that can cause significant damage to plants. Managing ...

Most plants can tolerate a low to moderate population of aphids without noticeable damage. On some plants, however, large numbers of aphids can distort foliage and flowers and stunt plant growth.

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 ...

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

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

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Gardeners are being urged to put vegetable oil on plants around their garden this December. While December may be a quieter ...