Most gardeners are wary of insects when it comes to their outdoor plants, but indoor greenery is just as susceptible to unwanted pests. One of the most common bugs that houseplants encounter is ...

When purchasing houseplants, look at the foliage carefully. Avoid plants with yellow leaves, brown leaf edges or spots which indicate the plant has been poorly cared for. Look for signs of scale, ...

My uncle, who is an avid gardener, noticed mealybugs on some of my houseplants and I’d like some advice on how to get rid of them. He told me that I need to spray them, but I would rather not use any ...

Like tiny Russian dolls, the mealybugs that infest your houseplants carry bacteria inside their cells that are themselves infected with another type of bacteria. A new study by researchers at the ...

There is nothing more frustrating than watching your healthy, thriving houseplant suddenly lose its spark. One week it is lush and vibrant, the next it is looking tired, droopy, and just not itself.

Spider mites are a common pest that can easily get out of control on house plants because of our dry winter air. A thorough weekly check of our indoor plants can prevent heavy infestations like this.

"My hummingbird bush is covered in white fuzzy pests." "My night-blooming jessamine has beige icinglike globs, and my holly has white specs." And so the gardeners' cries go — thanks to a summer ...

A senior cotton researcher has recommended certain measures including eradication of weeds to control a new cotton pest 'mealy bug'. Director, Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) Multan, Muhammad ...

I am concerned about the use of pesticides on lawns in my neighborhood. How can I find out what is being sprayed and when they are spraying? — Linda, Racine. This is the time of year that the ...