Pests & Diseases

Q&A: What is late blight?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I heard there’s a disease spreading this year called late blight that affects tomato and potato crops. Should I be worried?

Bagworm

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bagworm: The larvae feed on some 120 species of woody ornamentals-deciduous shrubs and trees as welt as conifers.

Citrus Mealybug

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The citrus mealybug (Planococcus citri) is a major greenhouse and houseplant pest. In subtropical climates, this sucking insect is also a problem outdoors.

Eastern Mole

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus) can be found from Ontario to Florida. Of the seven species of moles present in the United States, it is the most widespread, and the one that is most likely to disrupt lawns and landscapes with its tunneling.

Euonymus Scale

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This armored scale from Asia is a serious pest of euonymus throughout the United States and Canada.

Brown Soft Scale

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This common scale (Coccus hesperidum) attacks a wide range of houseplants, including anthuriums, citrus, dieffenbachia, ferns, orchids, and ornamental figs.

Black Spot

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Black spot is the most serious and widespread disease of roses, thriving wherever there is adequate humidity and rainfall.

10 Common Foes in the Garden

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

10 common bugs from Pest Watch to swat away from your garden

Greenhouse Whitefly

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) is one of the most common house-plant pests.

Bye-bye, Bindweed

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Here’s a great tip for removing bindweed from a perennial bed without laborious hand-pulling.

Coping with Poison Ivy

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Why poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac make us itchy, plus how to rid the yard and garden of these plants, and what to do when contact occurs.

Q&A: Getting Rid of Crabgrass

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How can I get rid of crabgrass in my lawn? It was awful all last summer. Is there something I can do in spring to fend it off?

Q&A: Signs of Slugs

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I know that slugs love hostas, but are there other plants they especially like? Also, what does slug damage look like?—TO, N.Y.

Fall Webworm

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This native insect found throughout North America feeds on at least 88 species of deciduous trees, from apple to willow.

Greenhouse Whitefly

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The greenhouse whitefly is one of the most common houseplant pests.

Meadow and Pine Vole

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Euonymus Scale

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This armored scale (Unaspis euonymi) from Asia is a serious pest of euonymus throughout the United States and Canada.

Black Spot

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Black spot (Diplocarpon rosae) is the most serious and widespread disease of roses, thriving wherever there is adequate humidity and rainfall.

Two Spotted Spider Mites

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This pest attacks indoor plants as well as outdoor plants during hot, dry summers.

Pest Watch Bagworm

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The larvae feed on some 120 species of woody ornamentals-deciduous shrubs and trees as welt as conifers.

Citrus Mealybug

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The citrus mealybug is a major greenhouse and houseplant pest. In subtropical climates, this sucking insect is also a problem outdoors.

Brown Soft Scale

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This common scale attacks a wide range of houseplants, including anthuriums, citrus, dieffenbachia, ferns, orchids and ornamental figs.

Bronze Birch Borer

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Birch trees are the target of this pest, often consuming the tree branch by branch.

Fall Webworm

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This native insect found throughout North America feeds on at least 88 species of deciduous trees, from apple to willow.

Mexican Bean Beetle

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mexican bean beetle, a member of the ladybug family, attacks many kinds of beans—bush, pole, and lima—as well as cowpeas and soybeans.

Mexican Bean Beetle

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis), a member of the ladybug family, attacks many kinds of beans—bush, pole, and lima—as well as cowpeas and soybeans.