Last week, we discussed tomato diseases. This week, we will cover pests just as destructive: insects. Damage to plants via ...

Different ant species have developed specialized relationships with particular aphid species. The common black garden ant (Lasius niger) tends at least 14 different aphid species, including the black ...

If aphids are a problem in your orchard, try planting fennel nearby. This aromatic herb acts as a trap crop, drawing pests away from your apples.It also attracts lacewings, ladybugs, and other ...

Washing up liquid, or dish soap, is a chemical-free and kill-free way to repel flies, aphids and caterpillars from plants in the summer. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT.

However, just because this insect is adorable doesn’t mean you’ll want to find one in your garden. This insect is actually an invasive planthopper that damages plants and trees, and this month, it has ...

Aphids will overwinter or there will be eggs which will hatch out and then populations build up." While 2024 saw an explosion in the slug population due to the warm, wet weather, 2025 has been ...

Aphids will overwinter or there will be eggs which will hatch out and then populations build up,” says Dr Stephanie Bird, RHS senior plant health scientist. While last year, the slug population ...

Easy ways to make flowers last all summer - and banish aphids without chemicals. Some plants have just finished flowering, while others are just getting started - here's how to make the most of ...

Aphid (Andrew Jensen via AP) Alaska is huge, and most of us tend to concentrate on the big things she offers. However, there’s some really incredible stuff happening on a much smaller scale that ...

Here are our strategies to get rid of aphids without needing to spray any pesticides or take any drastic, garden-destroying measures. Epic Gardening Posted: June 5, 2025 | Last updated: June 14, 2025 ...

APHIS opens comment period on GMO corn MON 95379, citing low plant pest risk. EPA restricts use to breeding, testing, and seed increase only. Skip to main content June 28, 2025 Volume XV ...