Typically measuring 2 to 4 millimeters in length, these pests can be challenging to spot as they often hide beneath leaves.

As for diseases, the best strategy is to start with disease-resistant cultivars. “Buy ‘fisherman roses,’” Pscheidt said. “The ...

In a new study published in Ecology Letters, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and the University of Kiel, Germany, report on the influence of an endophytic fungus of the ...

Ants and aphids on a poplar leaf: When aphids infest plants, ants are often also present. The ants do not prey on the small insects, but are interested in their honeydew. In return, they even ...

Here are several common, good-for-your-garden insects that might surprise you: ...

For example, aphids living on the trees may excrete the ... The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces ...

But using garlic in one of two ways can help drive these pests away. Garlic leaves sprinkled among your strawberry plants can ...

Aphids inflict their damage by sucking on plant juices. Severely infected plants will have yellow leaves, and the plants become stunted and distorted. The aphids exude honeydew, which supports a ...

UK gardeners are being warned to act swiftly this month to tackle a common pest that could wreak havoc on their crops and ...

But gardeners can get the jump on strawberry season by boosting their strawberry plants now and benefit from an early spring ...

A new mode-of-action insecticide has been approved for use in sugar beet, peas and beans, offering good control of aphids when used as part of an ...