Most people retreat at the sight of a wasp, yet University of Florida researchers’ discovery of two newly identified tiny ...

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, winter doesn’t drive pests away. As temperatures drop, many insects and ...

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian and freelance health writer specializing in women’s health, gut health, and integrative nutrition. Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC, is a board-certified ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Right now, multiple states are battling a tiny insect that’s threatening cotton crops in our country, including here in Texas. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension says it is ...

Ornamental growers across the globe are fighting a tiny invader considered one of the world’s most damaging pests. The short-spined thrips, scientifically known as Thrips parvispinus, continues to ...

Clemson University scientists have begun the first publicly available chemical trial aimed at controlling two-spot cotton leafhopper infestations in hibiscus plants, a major step toward protecting the ...

This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...

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A new invasive insect, the two spotted cotton jassid, is spreading across the Southeastern U.S. This pest damages a wide range of plants, including hibiscus, okra, eggplant, and cotton. Signs of an ...

For many homeowners, the first warm days of the season come with an unwelcome surprise: ants in the kitchen, mosquitoes in the backyard, or worse - termites threatening the structure of the house.

Even the most dedicated gardeners get tired of dealing with pests. Just when everything seems to be growing perfectly, tiny invaders show up, munching leaves, dropping spores, and leaving sticky ...