It's worth investigating if you have a whitefly problem. Thrips are tiny, plant-sucking insects, similar to aphids. They live on the underside of leaves, and, between their minute size and ...

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 ...

It's not even fussy about humidity like some tropical houseplants are. Its main weaknesses involve aphids, spider mites, and other pests. Inspect your ZZ plant regularly to spot pest problems before ...

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 ...

Greenfly (aphids) are one of the most common garden pests. They are found on all types of plants, and thrive outside or under cover. They feed by sucking sap through fine tubular mouthparts, which ...

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

These insects and arachnids might startle you or send shivers down your spine, but there's no need to worry about these bugs—not too much, anyway.

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

Controlling pests can be expensive, but there's something sitting in your cupboard that could do the trick and save you ...