Thoroughly clean and isolate infected plants. Identification: Mealybugs are small, white, cotton-like insects that gather in ...

Control is difficult: the white, fluffy, silky stuff makes the bugs waterproof. Water-based sprays cannot penetrate through ...

If possible, emailing digital photos of an unidentified insect pest can save time and save you on mailing costs. Things to remember when considering digital pictures: If insect is found feeding on a ...

Native beetles, assassin bugs and even wasps are among those that make significant contributions to the environment despite ...

which means knowing how to identify and eliminate the spider mite, one of the most common pests to cause damage to these ...

Plant pathogens cause diseases with a range of different symptoms. These symptoms can be used to identify the pathogen and then treat the disease, or limit its effects. Pests can also cause damage ...

“Digital video recording is advanced, but eDNA metabarcoding is Star Trek level – we are talking about a different universe,” ...

A Curtin University study has revealed that a new method of capturing DNA could provide farmers with a valuable tool for ...

Homemade soap sprays made by mixing 1 tablespoon of dish soap into a quart of water can be used to control soft-bodied insects on plants, if necessary. Planting nectar-rich flowering native plants ...