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Those of us who work with trees, lawns, shrubs and flowers encounter hundreds of plant species and potential pests that may be associated with them. Successful pest management hinges on our ability to ...

Dish soap is a DIY pest solution that causes more harm to plants than help in pest deterrent. Essential oils are another pest control solution that often proves to be weak or ineffective. Tobacco and ...

Bringing home a new houseplant? Prevention is key to avoiding pest infestations. Inspect the plant closely, especially under ...

You’ve finally mastered the art of remembering to water your houseplants and making sure they get adequate light. And yet still, they aren’t thriving. You might not be to blame. Pests are common among ...

Use natural pest control before using chemical sprays. Attack from insect pests tops the problems farmers encounter frequently in vegetable production. When identified early, managing the insects can ...

Question: Help! I have a fiddle leaf fig in my front window that I adore. It has tiny bumps all over the stems and the floor beneath the plant is sticky. I did an internet search, and I believe I have ...

Effective and environmentally sound pest management requires planning, vigilance and when needed, timely application of appropriate control measures. If you wait until a plant is nearly dead or ...

University of Florida researchers have mapped out new intel on the lifecycle and habits of the Thrips parvispinus pest for ...

Most people know the annoyance of dealing with an ant infestation. Besides the frustration they cause, ants can lead to ...

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