Pests-Diseases

Just the mention of the Black Widow Spider causes chills for many people. This spider from the Latrodectus family is famous for the deadly venom black … [Read more]

Tomato Leaf Curl Virus also known as leaf roll affects more than just tomato plants but a whole host of plants. This virus plant disease … [Read more]

Have you ever asked yourself “How To Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden“? When planting a garden, slug menace and snails seem to show … [Read more]

Keeping a nice yard and productive garden is fun and a labor of love. But armyworms can definitely put a cramp in your gardening style … [Read more]

At present, there are over 200 species of root mealybugs across the United States. But, What Are Root Mealybugs? Root mealybugs (Rhizoecus spp.) are small, wingless insects … [Read more]

Kaolin clay (aka: china clay) is an incredibly useful and versatile soft, white clay. It is used in the manufacture of porcelain and fine china. … [Read more]

White grubs are a common nuisance in gardens throughout the world making lawn care more of a challenge.  Also called grub worms, the small critters … [Read more]

If you’re trying to grow potatoes (or any member of the hemlock family or solanaceous crops) one of the most often encountered problems is the … [Read more]

Fusarium wilt is a widespread plant disease caused by the fungus known as fusarium oxysporum which inhabits the soil. This type of fungal infestation is … [Read more]

Springtails are small, tiny insects ranging in size from 1/64″ of an inch to about 1/2″ an inch. These multi-colored, bright blue, pink, yellow, red, … [Read more]

Do your plants suffer from the plague of lace bugs? If you notice reddish-orange spots on the undersides of some of the leaves of your … [Read more]

If you are bothered by little black bugs in your garden, chances are they are flea beetles.  The tiny black bugs are quite bothersome and … [Read more]

Caterpillars can be pests in the garden, but did you know they can be dangerous. Some types of caterpillars like the Saddleback caterpillar (Acharya stimulea … [Read more]

Aster yellows is a plant disease caused by phytoplasm. It manifests like a virus, and sap-sucking insects spread it.  The main vector of the disease is … [Read more]

If you’re new to gardening, you may not know of wetting agents (a.k.a.: spreader stickers or surfactants). If so, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised … [Read more]

Ever heard of a pyrethrum spray? A natural pyrethrum bug spray comes from the dried blossoms of white daisies, Tanacetum cinerariifolium. The insecticidal activity of this potent organic compound targets an insect’s … [Read more]

Whether your garden is big or small, you are bound to encounter problems with garden pests from time to time.  These days, we are more … [Read more]

In the late springtime you may notice large numbers of brown and iridescent green beetles around your lawn and garden. These are June bugs, also … [Read more]

The infestation of fungus gnats in your garden or home is one of the most irritating and frustrating problems which you’d have to deal with … [Read more]

Before applying a pesticide spray to control those pests – STOP! Few gardeners realize the close connection between temperatures and the appearance of pests such … [Read more]

Classified as a serious fungal disease, Septoria leaf spot is one of the most common destructive diseases which normally attack tomato plants.  If you notice … [Read more]

If you happen to see mosquito-like flies in your garden, you don’t need to worry.  They are crane flies, which don’t pose any serious threat … [Read more]

If there is one thing you don’t want to see in your garden or freshwater tanks or aquarium, it is the presence of pomacea canaliculata.  Commonly … [Read more]

The use of horticultural oil, is a common way to eliminate pest issues for fruit trees and gardens. Many people struggle to control the garden … [Read more]

Asparagus beetle has a colorful and, frankly, visually appealing appearance.  They look like ladybugs and are often confused with the same.  However, these orange and … [Read more]

The iris borer (Macronoctua onusta) is a species of moth belonging to the Noctuidae family.  It’s found throughout North America and is a common threat … [Read more]

If you have a garden, you are sure to see some bad garden bugs – insects, pests, bugs, flies, caterpillars, and wasps every day. It’s … [Read more]

Your garden is full of mites!  While you may think this is a good reason to whip out the pesticide and go to work, think … [Read more]

Like some Oleander tree, Oleander plant caterpillars hail from the Caribbean.  They have adapted to life on the Florida coasts and in several other states … [Read more]