Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

Key Points Aphids are tiny sap-sucking pests that quickly damage houseplants.Early infestations can be controlled with water, ...

If the leaves on your houseplants are suddenly yellowing and dropping, or if you've noticed greenish-white or black insects crawling on your houseplants, then there's a good chance you're dealing with ...

A strong spray of water from your hose can safely knock aphids off pepper plants, but it may take a few rounds to fully clear them. Helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings naturally control aphids ...

Taking care of pests in the garden has always been a challenge to many gardeners. Many people who love gardening are looking for safe, effective, and low toxic product alternatives to the more toxic ...

Q: I planted basil (in the ground, not in a pot) along with other herbs. There is some kind of insect that is eating only the basil. I've tried using soap-based insecticide to no avail. I would ...

“I have found a sticky residue on the leaves of some of my houseplants and what appears to be little bugs under some of the leaves. What can I do to get rid of this problem?” You most likely are ...

Dear Neil: What can I do next year to rid my milkweed of aphids? I've tried washing them off, but they came back very quickly. I don't want to harm the butterflies. Answer: I would try insecticidal ...