Q: During the first year with my apricot tree, I sprayed it with soapy water to control aphids. Every day I check the leaves, but the apids never stop. Is this good a spray to use? A: Soap sprays are ...

Question: Hi Carol. I have Brussels sprouts growing in my garden, planted in June or so for harvest late this fall. Since mid September, I’ve been plagued with grayish-looking aphids, and they just ...

Many questions sent to me right now are about bugs appearing on fruit trees and vegetables. Remember, never apply sprays of any sort while fruit trees are blooming. My first recommendations for pest ...

Question: I think my peach tree has aphids, but how can I be sure? A: Green peach aphids are the most common aphids on peach trees. They are small and can be difficult to detect, but their damage is ...

I had a horrific problem with aphids on my cosmos last summer, followed by ants that swarmed over the plants to protect the honeydew of the aphids. The plants were almost black of ants on top of the ...

If the leaves on your houseplants are suddenly yellowing and dropping, or if you've noticed greenish-white or black insects crawling on your houseplants, then there's a good chance you're dealing with ...

Gardeners are being urged to sprinkle a rather unexpected ingredient onto their plants – washing up liquid. The suggestion, though somewhat baffling, is backed by experts. Gardening aficionado Ish, ...

Question: I planted roses and noticed the plants have aphids at the ends of the shoots. Are they doing much harm? If needed, what can I use to obtain control? Answer: Aphids are up to no good, even ...

Los Angeles reader Millicent Stoller wrote to our SoCal Garden Clinic saying she was trying to plant for monarch butterflies. Stoller said she was growing two milkweeds, but both had become inundated ...

With the weather warming up, you might have spotted an increase in seasonal bugs invading your backyard. And if you’re growing beautiful plants or vegetable crops, it’s always disheartening when ...