Here are some questions I encountered this past week. Q: What are the black dots on my cucumber leaves sucking the life out of the plant? A: They are aphids. These small, soft-bodied, piercing sucking ...

Neem oil naturally controls pests like aphids and thrips but should be used carefully to protect bees and tender plants. Apply in the morning or evening, avoid extreme temps, and test on a small leaf ...

Dear Neil: Do you have any suggestions for saving my 150-year-old pear tree? I think it might have been hit by lightning some time back. There is a large hole at its base. The pears are quite good, ...

This is the time of year we notice all the fungus among us. Everything from white powdery mildew to black sooty leaf mold is popping up all over our landscapes. Recent heat and humidity are partly to ...

If you're a gardening enthusiast, you'll understand the crucial role of pest control. Certain pests, like aphids, can wreak havoc on your garden if left unchecked - a nightmare scenario after ...

Aphids, lace bugs, chinch bugs, mosquitoes and fire ants are just a few of the insects that are either sucking on your plants or biting you. It is the time for sod webworms to munch on your turf.