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 ...

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How to Deal with Pests on Hydroponic Gardens

This year I’m growing my first winter hydroponic garden and absolutely love it. Rise Gardens sent me a personal garden to see what I thought about it, and it’s a treat to go to the back hallway to snip greens for a salad, or better yet, to enjoy fresh basil. But even though they’re easy ...

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Watch for pests on new transplants

Even for those of us who start our own plants, it’s impossible to leave a greenhouse without bringing home something new. Unfortunately, sometimes pests catch a ride on the new transplants and come home with you. This is why it’s important to look closely at your new plants and know how to handle any unwanted ...

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Search for Pests on the Underside of Leaves

The search for pests - a less than exciting egg hunt. It’s the night before Easter and the eggs are loaded with candy ready to hide as soon as the boys are asleep… although in reality it’ll probably happen in the wee hours of the morning when I typically wake up before the rest of ...

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