Most gardeners are wary of insects when it comes to their outdoor plants, but indoor greenery is just as susceptible to unwanted pests. One of the most common bugs that houseplants encounter is ...

Have you ever encountered a white cottony mass on a garden plant and wondered what it is and what to do about it? Chances are the culprit is the mealybug. While more than 170 species of mealybugs ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I started seeing small, cottony white spots on my houseplant, and the floor near it is also sticky. What’s wrong? A • It ...

Fruit trees face their share of pests and diseases, but mealybugs are a particularly troublesome pest. These insects most commonly bother citrus trees or trees grown in greenhouses, but in some ...

If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...

Q: My alocasia has white bugs on the back of the leaf. What are they, and how do I treat them? A: Sounds like mealybugs, a common insect pest of indoor plants. As with sap-sucking insects like soft ...

My uncle, who is an avid gardener, noticed mealybugs on some of my houseplants and I’d like some advice on how to get rid of them. He told me that I need to spray them, but I would rather not use any ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that ...

Above: lady beetles are being released into Purdue greenhouses as a biological control agent. Photo by Purdue University. Some insects are pests, but not all insects are bad. Overwhelmingly, the ...

These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs ...