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A phids are one pest that make every gardener sigh as they return continuously. They're extremely common and don't ...

Scrape the scales off manually. If you’re not too squeamish, you can scrape off individual scale insects with a small spoon, wooden popsicle stick or fingernail. Drown them in soapy water, and ...

It’s an industry that’s also an ongoing experiment. Here’s an in-depth look at how rural Virginia’s climate and scientific resources are enabling a new way of growing food.

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Local News Ask the Master Gardener: What are those small insects on my plants? They are aphids, and their color varies depending on the species. Milkweed aphids Aphis nerii on tip of Stefanotis stalk.

Neem oil is a natural pesticide that can be used on indoor and outdoor plants. Kate's Garden Plant Spray for Insects, $17.99 on Amazon, is a peppermint oil-based, non-toxic spray to help rid your ...

Scale insects often look like tiny, brown, gray or white shells on the underside of leaves. They are about 1/16th- to one-eighth-inch in diameter.

One simple way to decrease the fungus gnat population in your home is to add a quarter- to half-inch layer of horticultural sand on top of the potting mix of your potted plants. The sand dries out ...