Internal communications in plants share striking similarities with those in animals, new research reveals. With the help of tiny insects, scientists were able to tap into this communication system.

Whiteflies are small, soft-bodied insects with wings, often causing yellowing leaves and the presence of sticky honeydew on plants. Aphids are tiny insects that can be identified by their long ...

Woolly aphids may be to blame. These insects suck sap from healthy plants and leave a sticky substance behind. They can be ...

Aphids on tomato plants are the bane of many a gardener’s existence. While these tiny bugs may look fairly innocuous, tomato aphid damage can weaken the plant, open it up to disease, or even kill it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of course, outdoors, you’ll encounter bugs on your plants regularly. But the most common way a houseplant gets infected is when ...

Warm weather and pest problems seem to go hand in hand, and this year is no exception. Over the past few weeks, the pest that we are getting the most questions on is the aphid. Aphid is typically ...

Here are some questions I encountered this past week. Q: What are the black dots on my cucumber leaves sucking the life out of the plant? A: They are aphids. These small, soft-bodied, piercing sucking ...

Almost every gardener discovers aphids on their plants at one time or another. Before I get into what they are and how to control them, here is the most interesting thing about them: Female aphids are ...

Protecting plants from insects doesn't necessarily involve the use of chemicals. Nature already provides some effective ways to keep your garden safe from aphids, flies, and other pests. Try these ...

You can use this non-toxic pest control method on all kinds of plants ...

Warm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, ...