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

Our roses are gearing up to bloom after a winter of rest. But while we patiently wait for flower heads to burst open, aphids may already be gathering on the buds. Known for feeding on rose sap, aphids ...

Something tiny, green, and relentless could swarm gardens in record numbers this spring. Aphids rarely command headlines, yet agricultural specialists and extension offices across the country already ...

Gardeners are being urged to get rid of a common garden pest which can cause untold chaos in your garden or greenhouse this ...

Before you spray, read this. A horticulturist explains why ants can actually protect your plants, and the safest way to ...

So, you've spotted some unfamiliar eggs in your garden. What next? Here are some tips for identifying common animal eggs and what to do when you find them.

Colorado State Extension says late-winter applications of hort oil are potentially useful against these pests: aphids that curl leaves in spring; caterpillars that overwinter as e ...

How a microscopic pest destroyed millions of vines — and how wine survived.

Most gardeners reach for the spray bottle the moment they spot a pest. But that reflex may be doing more harm than good, including to the very garden they are trying to protect. According to the ...

Farmer Noah Young deployed Shiloh Farm's TikTok account (@theshilohfarm) to share the myths and truths about how the common ...

Backyard Bugs That Can Damage Plants Before Summer. Image source: PexelsWarm days start stretching longer, flowers push green shoots through soil, and excitement builds about fresh tomatoes, roses, or ...

I rarely spot either culprit, but my trees reveal exactly what pileated woodpeckers and carpenter ants are up to.