Crape myrtles are commonly attacked by crape myrtle aphids. This often leads to a black fungus, called sooty mold, forming on leaves and branches in mid- to late summer. Control these insects by ...

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Spider mites can infest the leaves, causing them to become stippled, pale and drop from the tree. A severely attacked tree can become completely defoliated. In addition to light oils, Malathion and ...

Spider mites damage a wide range of plants in gardens and landscapes. When signs of spider mites appear, gardeners may reach for an insecticide to control them. Unfortunately, some insecticides ...

Along with fungus gnats, spider mites are blight on your indoor greenery, and can attack at any time, even if you opt for the best houseplants for beginners. However, there are simple steps plant ...

If you're a gardener, you know that dealing with pests is an inevitable part of the job. Two common pests seen on garden plants are thrips and spider mites. These tiny insects can cause damage to the ...

It would appear that the calendar is running out of days in July. August always brings a new round of things to do in the yard. Let me tell you about a few things you should be doing. When the weather ...

Q: My Italian cypress had spider mites, so I sprayed the trees with an insecticide about six weeks ago. Nearby Italian cypress trees are also full of spider mites. I was going to spray them with an ...

A. Alberta spruce is a magnet for red spider mites. Symptoms of injury include flecking, bronzing and scorching of leaves. Injury can lead to leaf loss and even plant death. Natural enemies include ...

Q: For the past two years I have fought either spider mites or whiteflies on my tomato plants. I have tried home remedies and everything the nursery has recommended, including neem oil. They end up ...

It has been an excellent year for tomato and peach production. But unfortunately, leaf-footed bugs, stink bugs and spider mites are taking advantage of the bounty. Leaf-footed bugs are up to 1 inch ...