Cottony cushion scale is feasting on this plant’s leaves. Flicking away scale insects with a thumbnail can help. (Lee Reich - The Associated Press) Now that winter is here, scale insects are ...

Bagworms are always bad, growing their unsightly brown bags and munching on evergreens. But they’re really bad this year, moving on to plants they usually don’t bother — like roses.

The directions on my Bonide Systemic Granules say that it should not be used on vegetables or other edibles. Will you please explain or clarify why you recommend it for citrus? A.

A systemic pesticide such as Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules, which spreads within the plant, also has shortcomings. It creates a toxic plant, which can poison any pet or child who nibbles a ...

Tell the neighbors you'll apply some imidacloprid (Bayer Tree & Shrub, Bonide Systemic Granules, etc.) in March to control them. I have more details and pictures at xrl.us/birchaphid.

Containerized plants of any kind can usually be treated successfully by applying granules of Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control, which is available online. ...

Use Bonide Systemic Houseplant Insect Control according to package directions when placing your plants into their transition location. That will give it time to work and make sure you don’t ...

A systemic pesticide such as Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules, which spreads within the plant, also has shortcomings. It creates a toxic plant, which can poison any pet or child who nibbles a ...

In the audio clip below, one of Santa Fizz’s elves helps out WGN’s Steve Alexander with some gift ideas for people who have “green thumbs,” or who want to have them. Jennifer Brennan, in addition to ...

A systemic pesticide such as Bonide Systemic Insecticide Granules, which spreads within the plant, also has shortcomings. It creates a toxic plant, which can poison any pet or child who nibbles a ...

Otherwise, imidacloprid (Bonide® Systemic Granules, Bayer® Tree and Shrub, etc.) works well. Use it after your shrub blooms to avoid honeybee damage.