Pest Patrol

Watch Out for Silverleaf Whiteflies

Many of us deal with whiteflies on indoor plants, but some varieties of these pests, particularly the silverleaf whitefly, can be problematic in the home garden. Here is what to look for with the silverleaf whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) and what to do about them. Podcast: Battling Whiteflies How Did Silverleaf Whiteflies Arrive Here? It is ...

Common Houseplant Pests

Whether you grow just a single orchid, have loads of spider plants or even a houseful of African violets, you know that you may end up with unwanted pests/insects. A few bugs aren't something to worry much about, but if ignored they can infest your potted beauties and wreck havoc, or even kill your plants. With ...