Marigolds are beautiful flowers that not only liven up gardens but also repel nematodes, aphids, and mosquitoes with their signature smell. By planting marigolds around vegetable patches or flower ...

Nasturtiums can also be used to suppress weeds and control pests on melon vines, but that’s not the only reason to try out ...

Spring is in the air for now. We all know here in Liberty County how fast the weather can change. I cannot believe it is time ...

Carnivorous plants keep prey separate from useful pollinating insects by growing their real flowers at the end of long stalks, which blossom as far as possible from tempting and deadly digestive ...

UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County can help you practice Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, an approach to controlling ...

Floating row covers can be used to protect garden crops from infestation, starting when the plants are young and removing them when they grow larger. Beneficial predatory insects can be of great help.

Despite the frigid temperatures and white blankets we experienced in central Ohio, plants and insects are expected to survive.

Sucking insects infesting papaya leaves How do I get rid of the white spots on my plant? Chia Teck Wah. The white masses ...

Common houseplant pests include aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats and scale. How they find their way onto our plants varies from ... but are predominately used to help meet the local financial ...

Your concerns about butterflies are valid. Any insecticide used against ants and chinch bugs will hit other non-target insects, too. Since lawns are outdoors, we have to expect they’ll have a variety ...