An “invasive” pest has made its way into the Peach State, and Georgia officials are asking the public to send it packing. Despite its “visually striking wings,” the Spotted Lanternfly can pose “a ...

In raking leaves from shrubs around the house I’ve noticed asps on a couple of hollies. What is the best way to eliminate ...

Rats are a real nuisance for gardeners and an unpleasant visitor on your property. Whether you've got them already or want to ...

For those ready to take on the challenge, Griffin recommends olive trees, which require full sun, arid environments and low ...

IF you’re sick of insects invading your house, then look no further than the humble houseplant section at your local supermarket or DIY store. Did you know that indoor foliage can help banish that ...

Prunus padus is commonly known as bird cherry. Prunus is the Latinised form of the Greek word meaning plum, and padus is the ...

Here are DIY measures I regularly use in my small city garden to help keep pests at bay — without breaking the bank or using chemicals. Build healthy soil to create pest-resilient plants First ...

So where does the blame lie? Plant nurseries may have a legitimate business producing house plants for garden centres, although if they have we could do with them telling the wholesalers and retailers ...

Within the plant, essential oils serve a variety of roles. In plants, essential oils attract beneficial bugs, like bees, to defend against dangerous insects, protect the plant from bacteria and ...

The beetles do not feed or reproduce indoors, and they cannot attack the house structure ... like aphids and scale insects, that can damage plants and gardens. Asian lady beetles eat these ...

Brightly colored plants might come with strict humidity requirements, lacy leaves could shrivel in the wrong light and striking white veins sometimes attract pests. But if you’ve mastered pothos ...

Along with some unexpected pest problems brought by Tropical Storm Helene, Western North Carolina is beginning to see a seasonal influx of certain insects. Insects usually identified as ladybugs ...