Japanese Beetle’s Preferred Host Plants
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is one of the insects most feared by gardeners. Native to Japan, where it isContinue Reading
Category: Harmful insects
Where Do All These Pests Come From? The Story of Our Imbalances
Is it just me, or are there more pests than before? It seems like pests are multiplying, infestations are onContinue Reading
Organic Pest Control: A Matter of Timing
Most people who ask me for advice about unwanted insects do so in response to an infestation that’s already wellContinue Reading
The Leek Moth That Attacks Garlic and Onions
Who mercilessly attacks garlic and onions? Who pierces and chews them, jeopardizing our harvests of these delicious allium vegetables? WhatContinue Reading
Fighting Fire with Fire: The ABCs of Biological Control
When we’re dealing with a pest infestation, our first instinct is certainly not to introduce insects into our plants. YetContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Scale, Bougainvilleas, and Amaryllis Seeds
Scale insects on bougainvilleas I have a problem with my bougainvilleas. I think they have scale insects, which look likeContinue Reading
Questions and Answers: Premature Sprouting and Annoying Flies
Shoots Sprouting Too Early While working in my flower beds recently, I noticed that the spring shoots of several daffodils,Continue Reading
Controlling the Whitefly: Quite a Challenge
Every fall, gardeners bring many plants indoors—geraniums, banana trees, hibiscus, fuchsias, and others—that cannot survive outside in our regions. Unfortunately,Continue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Home Remedies for Dealing With Lily Leaf Beetles
When talking about stubborn garden pests, the lily leaf beetle often comes up in conversation. This small bright red beetleContinue Reading
Problem in the Garden: Take a Closer Look, if the Problem Persists
When a plant isn’t doing well, we sometimes want to try everything at once: watering, pruning, fertilizing, spraying… or evenContinue Reading