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 ...

Explore how aphids' rapid reproduction and resistance are changing pest control strategies, highlighting new research and challenges in agriculture.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

SYCAMORE, Ill. — There is a lot of field-to-field variability of corn rootworm populations in Illinois fields. “Most of the ...

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