Whiteflies are tiny, moth-like insects that are especially problematic for orchids, multiplying rapidly in greenhouse conditions. They feed on plant sap like various other pests but have the added danger of the ability to fly from one plant to the next, quickly spreading around the garden. White...
Mix 4 tablespoons of horticultural oil with 1 gallon of water in a pump sprayer. Use a neem- or paraffin-based horticultural oil to combat aphids or whiteflies, or a fish-based or standard horticultural oil for scales and mealybugs. Shake the mixture vigorously so the oil and water are mi...
This fungal infection is also known as Black Mold. This fungi infection causes mild damage to your succulents. If the insects form a large colony in your pot, the photosynthesis necessary for healthy growth will be complicated. Insects such as whiteflies, scales, aphids, and mealybugs are resp...
Resembling whiteflies or scale insects, palm aphids measure approximately 1-2 mm in length. They sport an oval, dark brown body with a ring of white wax surrounding them. Despite their seemingly immobile appearance, they can persistently feed on the plant. Similar to mealybugs, palm aphids exc...