Pests and insects are quite a nuisance once you find them lurking on your indoor and outdoor plants, be that regular aphids or mealyis or some more advanced issues such as worms in the soil, flies in compost, etc. But don’t worry! Here you can find the solutions to all your problems, explanations why it happens, whether it is dangerous or not, and many more.
One of the worst enemies of houseplants is definitely plant flies, as well as various pests and fungi that cause deadly diseases. You might have noticed small flies around your houseplants around the same size as fruit flies and similar to mosquitoes in appearance. These little annoyances are known as fungus gnats, and if you…
The Cat palm is all about the leaves! Seriously, this one-of-a-kind plant is all leaves and no trunk, and you know what else is also all about leaves? If you guessed spider mites, you are correct! These little pests start their invasion by settling on the underside of the leaves, where they munch on them…
No matter how long you have been growing plants, pests will always be a worry. They aren’t attractive, they spread quickly and are barely visible, and they can severely damage and kill plants. If you have scale on jade plant, it’s a problem, but if you spot it on time and treat it correctly it…
If you are a plant owner, you have probably dealt with various pest infestations… Trust me, I know the struggle! One of the most common pest infestation problems is a spider mite infestation. The Tetranychidae family, which has roughly 1,200 species, includes spider mites. They belong to the class of Acari (mites). Spider mites typically…
If you have just started your gardening journey and spot ants on your plants, you might be worried. We often think that anything small and crawling on our plants is a sworn enemy, however, that isn’t always the case. Let me tell you, ants absolutely love pepper plants . You will spot them easily, especially…
Many people have nightmares after watching horror movies, but I have them about finding pests on my plants! If left untreated, a pest infestation can prove fatal for plants, so it’s essential to know how to get rid of them. Prevention is the best remedy, so taking care of your plants and consistently monitoring them…
I grow many plants in my house and garden. It’s expected that some issues will occur. But one particular issue makes me the unhappiest gardener that exists. It’s called spider infestation. I’ve heard so many times how spiders aren’t dangerous to humans. But, the very thought of the speed they spread is disturbing for me….