Leafminers are the larvae of what will eventually become a moth, beetle or fly. Mature insects lay their eggs on the leaves of various plants because the leaves of the plant are a life source that provides both nutrients and shelter for their undeveloped offspring. The larvae … [Read more...]

Cotton Bollworms are an invasive pest that destroys the bolls, the rounded seed capsule, of cotton. The adult form of these pests, a large cream-colored moth, lay their eggs on the leaves and of the cotton plant. These eggs, which are also cream colored but turn a darker brown, … [Read more...]

While those unfamiliar with their tyrannical reign may just see small bumps on the trunk of a shrub or tree, gardeners see the life-sucking insects infesting their poor plants. Scales are tiny insects with shells that attach to a host plant, like parasites. Left unattended, these … [Read more...]

Vegetables gardeners are always looking for an effective way to control insects in the garden that is also as safe and non-toxic as possible. Soon they might be buying a new insecticide derived from the venom of an Australian spider. The new insecticide safely and effectively … [Read more...]

There’s nothing worse than heading out to your garden and realizing that pests have taken over—or even destroyed all of your hard work. Gardeners have to deal with all kinds of pests, from insects to rabbits to deer, depending on their area of the country. It can be … [Read more...]

Researchers at Aarhus University have discovered in a new study that ant poop left behind on plant leaves serves as a valuable fertilizer for the plants. You have often seen ants wandering about on leaves - even in tall trees. In fact, it is the plants themselves that attract … [Read more...]

Are you getting eaten alive by mosquitos as the summer heats up?  You don't necessarily have to spend and arm and a leg on those expensive mosquito traps or misting services.  There's a solution that also works well and costs a lot less.  … [Read more...]