Pea aphids -- a serious agricultural pest -- have the ability to see and avoid a common, aphid-killing bacteria on plant leaves, according to a new study. Pea aphids -- a serious agricultural pest -- ...

“Thank you!” Gardener outlines clever way to get rid of plant-destroying aphids without using toxic chemicals: '[This] totally worked' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Almost every gardener discovers aphids on their plants at one time or another. Before I get into what they are and how to control them, here is the most interesting thing about them: Female aphids are ...

Imagine a pest that can arrive unannounced, suck your soybean plants dry and then double in numbers in two days. Behold the soybean aphid. This native of Eastern Asia can pack a heavy punch and knock ...

Any gardener who's been at it for long enough inevitably learns who their enemies are and where to find allies. If you don't know what I'm referring to, just check out a recent TikTok video from ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

UK Scientists, in collaboration with groups in Europe and the US, have discovered why the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is one of the most destructive pests to many of our most important crops.

SEMINOLE - Chemical pesticides are fairly effective at killing sugarcane aphids before they destroy your sorghum. Garlic oil and ladybugs are less so. But if you want to keep your certification as an ...

I got an unusual question this week from a friend on Facebook. I belong to a number of groups for plant lovers. Seems that there are people who like to talk about plants all year long. Imagine that!

Your description sounds a lot like aphids that seem to be more prevalent this year. Aphids may be green, black, brown, red, pink, or some other color. They are pear-shaped, slow-moving and range in ...

Producers might hear a term from the past when they begin looking for solutions to treat the sugarcane aphid in sorghum, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist. “We are ...

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