A new California law gives counties more power to force cleanup of abandoned vineyards and orchards that can spread pests and ...

Planthoppers and leafhoppers not only feed on rice plants but also act as highly efficient vectors for plant viruses, causing ...

Cool month is ideal for adding bare root deciduous fruit trees, vines, roses and shrubs — and harvesting citrus ...

Pesticide safety is extremely important. If the directions on the label are followed, both the applicator and the environment ...

Here's a neat trick or hack using vaseline to organically control pests like aphids or scale/mealybugs on a fruit tree. Smear ...

A newly identified pasture mealybug, never before seen in North America, has been found in more than 20 Texas counties. Officials warn the pest can cause severe pasture dieback and major agricultural ...

Set yourself, and your houseplants up for success with these tips from Master Gardener Carlene Olsen. Winterizing plants can be a fun and exciting way to enjoy them all year long. Aphids, mealybugs, ...

Neem trees, also known as margosa trees, have been used for centuries for their countless benefits. The seeds of this tree are pressed to extract the oil inside, which acts as a repellant against ...

Dispose of fallen, spoiled or mummified fruit from under trees. Mulch strawberries for winter with a layer of straw. This should be done after several nights near 20 degrees. Straw should be shifted ...

They look like tiny cotton balls floating through the air, but don't let their fluffy looks fool you. Woolly aphids are real insects, and they've got a knack for startling people once they realize ...