Aphids are yellowish-pink to pale green plant lice that suck… plant juices that is. They are a soft-bodied, oval/pear shaped insects and are commonly found on nearly all varieties of plants, vegetables, field crops, and fruit trees. They range in size from 1/50 to 1/4 inch, Some are winged, some are not. Early detection is … Read more
Wireworms are the slender, yellowish-brown, hard-bodied larvae of several species of click beetles. There are many species of wireworm , various species attack beans, carrots, beets, celery, lettuce, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, and mustard . These worms reek their havoc by puncturing and tunneling stems, roots and tubers. Carrots are a particular favorite. –Â Insect … Read more
Raspberry fruit worms are the larvae of one of several species of tiny beetles, known as raspberry beetles. The beetles are all similar in appearance and all members of the Byturus genus and include the species B. unicolor, B. Bakeri, and B. tomentosus. All species of the fruit worm adult grow up to 1/8 inch … Read more
Most Strawberry disease problems are fungal in nature, and caused by soil born pathogens. A sufficient ground cover of straw or well rotted mulch will help to minimize many diseases as the spores will bounce and spread further off soil and water than they will off straw. Strawberry Plant Diseases Red Steele Root Rot Red … Read more
There are several species of mites that attack plants. Often known as spider mites, red spiders, red mites, or spinning mites. Mites are barely visible to the naked eye. Controlling mites is essential for a successful garden. Mites attack a wide variety of garden and house plants, damaging plants by sucking sap from the foliage. … Read more
Scale Insects feed on plant juices, eventually killing the plant, they also excrete liquid waste called “honeydew.” Honeydew is not only unsightly, it gets on foliage and prevents photosynthesis, contributing to the plants early demise. Adult females appear as hard or soft bumps on stems, foliage and fruit. Adult males are minute flying insects. The … Read more
Snails and slugs have been a nuisance for Gardeners since humans first abandoned the hunter gatherer stage and began farming. Many methods have been used at various times and places to control snails and slugs, some methods work, some don’t. Feeding Habits and Lifecycle They like to feed on young seedlings and succulent parts of … Read more
Cabbage worms can be a major nuisance in the garden, but with a little bit of know-how, they can be easy to identify and control. In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about cabbage worms, including how to identify them, what damage they cause, and how to get rid of them. … Read more
How Are Ladybugs Beneficial? The ladybug, also known as the Asian lady beetle, lady beetle, or ladybird beetle, is an extremely productive and beneficial tool for both home gardeners and commercial farms and greenhouses. Both larvae and adult are voracious predators, eating aphids and other insect pests. They feed on the eggs and larvae of … Read more
June bugs, a/k/a June beetle or May beetle, in addition to being a petty annoyance floating in our pools, and smacking into our windows can also cause some serious damage to edible and ornamental landscape plants. They are a type of scarab beetles and are cousins to the Japanese Beetle and about a hundred other … Read more