It was bad enough that our region’s cold, wet spring affected our tomato plants’ ability to produce a normal crop. When an unusual insect problem arose on them as well, I began taking it personally.

Whiteflies are small, soft-bodied insects with wings, often causing yellowing leaves and the presence of sticky honeydew on plants. Aphids are tiny insects that can be identified by their long ...

Thrips on plants in your garden or indoors can cause a lot of damage. Here's how to stop these pests with simple organic techniques. Thrips on plants can spell trouble for gardens, houseplant ...

Q: My young tomato plants have leaves with silver patches and parts of the leaf tissue are very thin and discolored. When I look closely at the leaves I see dark flecks but I don’t see any bugs. What ...

Q. I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling, ...

QUESTION: Leaves are dropping from our outdoor croton plant. The foliage has lost its bright color and is covered with black spots. New growth appears to be starting. What is causing the leaf drop?

Q: I think some of my indoor plants have thrips. How can I know for sure, and what can I do to get rid of them? A: Thrip damage usually shows up as stunted growth, papery, distorted leaves, stippling ...

Hot days and dry Santa Ana winds have been the kickoff for chilli thrips season for the past five years in many California rose gardens. The following are the inconvenient truths you need to know ...