They usually look like a waxy mould or powder on the roots of the affected plants. They can build up to huge numbers. The affected roots often split. What could I mistake root aphids for? Mealy bugs ...

On the tomato plants' part, they produce a chemical compound found called Solanine, that can kill asparagus beetles. Broadly, tomatoes and asparagus are a win-win relationship. The shiniest contender ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Artificial lights at night are causing serious disruption to these insect night shift workers. That’s a problem for everyone.

Toward the end of February temperatures will begin to warm a little. However, temperatures in the 30s and 40s are still quite ...

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From ants moving indoors to ants appearing in your potted plants because they hitched a ride from the plant nursery, there ...

Caraway prefers full sun but can handle a bit of shade. Choose a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sun each day.