There are several ways to rid your yard of pests. Here are some of the most popular solutions from our experts.

Leaf-feeding insects are a part of life in the Peninsula's rich horticultural landscape. The region's mild Mediterranean climate and diverse variety of native and ornamental trees create an ideal ...

For more serious infestations, insecticidal soap is a reliable option. “It suffocates aphids on contact and is highly ...

The UN Stockholm Convention votes to add the neurotoxic insecticide chlorpyrifos, linked to brain damage in children, to ...

Many plants in Texas landscapes are suitable hosts for aphids, including bedding plants, ash, barberry, boxelder, crape ...

Ants are often an early sign of the presence of aphids on a plant because they protect aphids from their natural enemies.

If anyone has small St John’s wort shrubs or certain weigela cultivars that seem to be dead, wait and see if new growth resumes as it gets warmer and sunnier.

One way to keep your garden beautiful is by planting different flowers and plants and doing some landscaping. However, did ...

A northwest Iowa farmer says on-farm research has been one his biggest priorities in recent years. Brent Swart raises soybeans and corn near Spencer with his brother Steve. “We’ve done nitrogen ...

If you've noticed a shiny or sticky residue on the leaves of your Japanese maple tree, there's a simple two-ingredient spray ...

The Environmental Protection Agency released a draft of its plan to protect endangered species while still allowing farmers the flexibility to use insecticides to protect their crops. John Walt ...

Get rid of aphids on your roses overnight with a simple homemade spray of soap and baking soda or of garlic and chili pepper oil. ©Tiplyashina Evgeniya/Shutterstock.com If you’re looking for a way to ...