Have you noticed those shiny black beetles scurrying across your floor lately? Don’t worry; those creepy crawlies invading your home are probably just carpet beetles. While harmless to humans, these pesky beetles...
Ever have those creepy lizards scurrying around your home or yard? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Lizards can be annoying pests for homes and gardens. The good news is that there are some great home remedies...
Have you noticed those ugly scabs forming on your potatoes? Potato scab is a disease that causes raised, corky lesions on potato tubers. If not controlled, it can lead to significant economic losses. The good news is...
Have you ever bitten into a peach so juicy that the juice drips down your chin? Or a plum so sweet it’s almost like candy? If so, you’ve enjoyed the deliciousness of stone fruits. What are stone fruits? Also...
Have you noticed your plant leaves turning russet-colored or greasy-bronze lately? There’s a good chance you may have russet mites on your plants. However, don’t reach for the harsh chemicals just yet. There...
Have you noticed more deer in your garden or yard recently? As deer populations grow, these backyard visitors can transform from a pleasant surprise to a nuisance in no time. They can cause damage by eating your plants...
You’ve spotted it—lesions of tan or brown discoloration on the leaf of your favorite plant. But what is it? The answer might be anthracnose, a group of fungal diseases that affect many plants. Unfortunately...
Have you noticed those metallic green and purple beetles munching away at your rosemary bush? Those are likely rosemary beetles. While they won’t kill your rosemary, their feeding can damage new growth. Before you...
Have you noticed large velvet-green beetles crawling around your fig tree lately? Those are likely fig beetles, and in large numbers, they can cause damage to your fig crop. The good news is that there are some natural...
Ever feel like something is biting you, but you can’t see anything there? Chances are you’ve been attacked by no-see-ums. These tiny, biting midges are nearly invisible to the naked eye but deliver an...