Monitor early and often for insects, including aphids and mealybugs, to keep houseplants such as this pothos pest free. (Flickr by John Lilllis, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) Insects lurking under leaves, climbing ...

Key Points To get rid of aphids, wash plants thoroughly and repeatedly throughout the fall.Selectively prune heavily infested ...

Indoor plants are precious, so when they seem poorly, it’s good to have accurate houseplant pest identification on your side. Our ability to recognize common pests is essential to keeping houseplants ...

Spider mites are a common pest that can easily get out of control on house plants because of our dry winter air. A thorough weekly check of our indoor plants can prevent heavy infestations like this.

Are indoor ladybugs any good at getting rid of aphids on houseplants in homes? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, will discuss whether this Asian invader is a real lady or just a bad bug. Plus ...

Your description sounds a lot like aphids that seem to be more prevalent this year. Aphids may be green, black, brown, red, pink, or some other color. They are pear-shaped, slow-moving and range in ...

Q. My mango leaves have yellow dots on both sides. My lemon has curly leaves and insects on the new growth. What can I do? – Angel Grasso, Lake Worth A. The mango leaves have early signs of ...

These little helpers have settled in among my houseplants, quietly doing their part to keep the indoor garden thriving ...