Are spider mites munching on the tomato plants? If garden pests are bugging you, but you’re not interested in applying toxic pesticides, here’s a safer fix. Insecticidal soap is a low-toxicity ...

If neem oil isn't available, make your own insecticidal soap to keep aphids and spider mites off your plants, or purchase a product such as Bonide Liquid Insecticidal Soap for houseplants.

Taking care of tomato plants during the winter season requires a bit of attention, but with the right approach, it’s possible ...

Meanwhile, insecticidal soap can also control thrips, but it requires thorough coverage on your roses ... Their chemical ingredients are too toxic, which will contaminate your indoor fixtures.

And before I can bring those precious and juicy plants to dishes, they were already munched by aphids, fruit flies, caterpillars, and countless nuisance bugs. So, I’ve spent a large amount of time ...

Spider mites are drawn to ZZ plants, where they drink its sap and build tiny webs. As the infestation persists, leaves yellow, die, and drop from the plant. To find these miniature arachnids, look for ...

Commercial production greenhouses are the perfect breeding ground for mealybugs, and no doubt a less-than-clean Florida ...

A Swiss cheese plant can be a beauty to look at, but yellow leaves are a sign you need to adjust the way you take care of the ...

I’m writing these words during the weeks before Valentine. So far we’ve had a damaging cold blast but Mother Nature’s earlier gift to Mississippi was, at least, not snow and ice. Snow can be fun but ...

Gerbera daisies need plenty of sunlight to thrive. You should position them in a spot where they can bask in at least six ...

Plants in less light need less water ... or aphids is also important, treating with insecticidal soap spray if any pests are found. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.