Bees are always attracted to the purple flower of the rosemary. Photo / Steven McNicholl Someone mentioned to me the other ...

The National Christmas Tree Association says there are around 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold every year in the ...

As I mentioned in my last column about hibiscus, many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high maintenance choice ...

Systemic insecticides aren’t always effective for mites but give good control for aphids, scale and mealy bug. The fastest ...

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

No one wants to bring home a bunch of bugs when they buy a Christmas tree, but should you be concerned about aphids? Our ...

One popular option is a garlic spray, which is a powerful insect deterrent. To make it, blend a few cloves of garlic with water, strain the mixture, and spray it directly onto your plants. Garlic’s ...

They cut down on applications of chemical pesticides, reducing the exposure to humans and pets as well as possible environmental side effects of spray or granular applications ... A single maggot can ...

When it comes to advising whether to spray an aphicide on these varieties, Ben noted that there are many factors in play, and farmers should not just be thinking of the yield of a certain field. “With ...

Insecticidal soap works by using fatty acids to break down the insect’s protective cuticles so that it becomes dehydrated and dies. Where to find insecticidal soap: Most home improvement stores and ...