Give these houseplant pests the boot for good. Whether you grow a couple of African violets, pamper a fiddle leaf fig tree, or have a houseful of tropical plants, your indoor garden may end up with an ...

Tending to a houseplant is therapeutic and has benefits for our physical and mental health. But it can be more than a little frustrating when you realise that your plant is attracting bugs, insects ...

Spider mites are small pests that cause brown specks on plants. To get rid of them, isolate the infected plant and treat with a natural insecticide.

If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines various methods to control garden pests and diseases, minimizing risks. Cultural controls involve good gardening practices to prevent pest and disease issues.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – When it comes to your garden, not every bug is a bad bug. The good bugs can help take care of the bad ones. Jeff Wallitsch from Wallitsch Gardens breaks down the good versus ...

Are mosquitoes running you off your porch in the evenings? If so, you are not alone. My social media feed is full of people asking for advice on how to get rid of these pests, especially now that four ...

With the arrival of March, we are full of great ideas and optimism for the upcoming season. True gardeners know that, despite all of the plans we can make, there will be challenges along the way.

Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs,” says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect Clinic at ...

Keeping boxelder bugs out is important because, although harmless, they swarm homes in the fall and leave stains indoors. Natural removal methods include vacuuming, spraying with soapy water, or using ...

With the arrival of warm weather also comes the arrival of summer's menaces: bugs. While some people might detest insects just for being so buggy, for gardeners, each year might feel like another new ...

Springtail bugs are some of the most irritating bugs to try and get rid of as they jump and dash when we try to catch them. So how do you get rid of them in your house? Attracted by moisture, these ...