Vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus, is emerging as a serious vineyard pest across grape growing districts in California. Severe infestations were recently discovered in several young vineyards within ...

Succulents come in many unique varieties and can be so much fun to grow. Not so much fun? A mealybug infestation! These nasty little insects attack succulents indoors and outdoors and can quickly ...

In this post, we'll be discussing the best systemic insecticide for mealybugs. Say goodbye to those fuzzy pests and hello to a healthy garden.

Vegetable issues are continuing, but the majority of questions this past week related to tomatoes. I’m hearing about plants ...

How to spot, stop & prevent houseplant pests, before they take over your indoor jungle. With plant-friendly but effective ...

作为印尼重要经济作物，菠萝 (Ananas comosus)正面临粉蚧萎蔫病 (MWP)的严重威胁——该病害与菠萝粉蚧萎蔫相关病毒 (Pineapple mealybug wilt-associated viruses, PMWaVs)密切相关。为揭示病原传播规律，研究者从爪哇岛多地采集表现MWP症状的菠萝叶片及媒介粉蚧样本，采用特异性引物进行分子检测。 令人瞩目的是 ...

Find out how to grow hardy banana variety, Musa, including how to protect bananas in winter. Detailed growing advice from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.

In Part 1 of this story, we covered some basics of biological control. Now let’s talk about some of the good bugs helping to control invasive pests in California.