They spread by producing crawling young which find new areas to colonise then produce young. In July winged forms fly off to infest other plants. Breeding stops in autumn when immature aphids seek ...

Bright orange milkweed aphids (Aphis nerii) usually emerge toward the end of summer and feed in clusters on the stems and leaves of common milkweed, swamp milkweed, and other milkweed plants.

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

Are aphids overrunning your garden? Margie Siegal gives tips to rid yourself of these little insects—and the ants that farm ...

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

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep ...

Aphids: On small plants, spray a strong stream of water or apply insecticidal oils and soaps. Look for and conserve natural enemies such as predaceous bugs, lacewings, lady beetles, and syrphids.

Insects are always a challenge for farmers on the prairies. The unpredictable weather in Manitoba played a significant role ...

If you don’t want to propagate them you can wait longer and do it about end of January or the beginning of February. The the key to success that is your plants are going to be a little bit lanky. So ...

When choosing houseplants for your home, you may want to reconsider the plants on this list. Discover which plants you should ...