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 ...

Indoor citrus plants can be infested with scale insects. Their sticky waste, called honeydew, often develops sooty mold that can rub off onto clothing.

IN THE GARDEN: Sap-sucking scale insects thrive on plants overwintering indoors January 7, 2023 at 2:07 a.m. by Janet B. Carson ...

9NEWS Garden Expert Rob Proctor gives tips on how to get rid of the top five indoor plant pests: whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and scale. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Gardening: Watch out for pests on indoor plants Thu., Feb. 13, 2025 Like many pests of indoor houseplants, scale insects suck on plants juices and can cause yellowing leaves and general plant decline.

MANY years ago I was an industrious collector of scale insects and mealy-bugs, especially in Jamaica. I found them in great abundance on cultivated plants, and obtained many species. When recently ...

Tiny white bugs on plants in your home or outdoors can be a big problem. Learn how to identify and get rid of them.

Spider mites are a common pest that can easily get out of control on house plants because of our dry winter air. A thorough weekly check of our indoor plants can prevent heavy infestations like this.

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.