Leafminers are the larvae of what will eventually become a moth, beetle or fly. Mature insects lay their eggs on the leaves of various plants because the leaves of the plant are a life source that provides both nutrients and shelter for their undeveloped offspring. The larvae … [Read more...]

Cotton Bollworms are an invasive pest that destroys the bolls, the rounded seed capsule, of cotton. The adult form of these pests, a large cream-colored moth, lay their eggs on the leaves and of the cotton plant. These eggs, which are also cream colored but turn a darker brown, … [Read more...]

While those unfamiliar with their tyrannical reign may just see small bumps on the trunk of a shrub or tree, gardeners see the life-sucking insects infesting their poor plants. Scales are tiny insects with shells that attach to a host plant, like parasites. Left unattended, these … [Read more...]

Vegetables gardeners are always looking for an effective way to control insects in the garden that is also as safe and non-toxic as possible. Soon they might be buying a new insecticide derived from the venom of an Australian spider. The new insecticide safely and effectively … [Read more...]