Warm weather often means the emergence of pests —even on our houseplants. Summer is a crucial time to examine your indoor ...

Pests may be introduced indoors on new plants we purchase and bring home. Indoor outbreaks of pests can spread rapidly and cause tremendous damage because of the environment: There is no rain to ...

Aphids are common pests of indoor and outdoor plants. These small teardrop shaped insects suck plant juices, causing the leaves to yellow, brown, wilt or become distorted. They secrete a clear ...

Insect outbreaks on indoor plants can be disastrous. Indoors, insect pests can reproduce rapidly and cause tremendous damage because of the indoor environment. There is no rain to wash them off ...

You may not have considered using houseplants to rid your home of bugs, but some common herbs and other plants can act as ...

Growing houseplants can be very rewarding, but there are some common problems that can occur. Dealing with insect pests can be annoying and messy since they can also damage your plants. There's a wide ...

Thu., Feb. 13, 2025 Like many pests of indoor houseplants, scale insects suck on plants juices and can cause yellowing leaves and general plant decline. Scale insects are hard to get rid of ...

Once ready, apply finished compost sparingly around indoor plants' base instead of mixing it directly into potting soil where ...

Basil, lavender and rosemary are wonderful herbs that not only taste great but also will keep the flies away. Basil ...

Coconut oil shouldn't be used to deter pests on your indoor plants or as a way to condition or clean leaves. Instead, use Neem oil and castile soap.

T hrips are tiny, sap-sucking insects that can cause significant damage to plants, both indoors and out. These slender, rice-shaped pests feed on plant juices and lay their eggs on or inside leaves.