The agriculture department in Ambala disclosed about the spread of Southern Rice Black Streaked Dwarf Virus in nearly 400 ...

The city of Aspen has identified an increase in small, sap-sucking insects this summer compared to previous years, but the ...

Pests are a regular part of gardening, whether you’re growing vegetables, flowers, or a mix of both. From chewed-up leaves to ...

In addition, garlic is beneficial for lawn care and healthy growth. "Decomposing garlic can release nutrients, like potassium and phosphorus into the soil, supporting grass health," states Edwin ...

Be on the watch out for key signs that these four common pests have infected your house plants as they destroy leaves and ...

In many languages, the ladybird is called “little cow”, and in Irish the insect is called “Bóín Dé”, or God’s little cow.

Lecanium scale attach themselves to the leaves and twigs of trees and feed on plant nutrients, causing significant damage.

Inspect your garden for aphids every few days. “Things can get out of hand quickly if you’re not paying attention,” says ...

Hoverflies can carry pollen over greater distances than bees and pollinate many plants that grow in your garden or yard. Look ...

In the case of both aphids and Japanese beetles, spraying with a broad-spectrum insecticide can do more harm than good. These ...

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.

Rhubarb plant leaf infected by many black aphids. Image by CatherineL-Prod via Depositphotos. In exchange for honeydew, ants provide aphids with significant protection from predators and parasites.