Agricultural experts from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida ...

An insect pest that severely affects pastures, hayfields, turfgrass, and sugarcane has been detected in 16 Florida counties, ...

Solarizing is a chemical-free method of pest control that uses heat to kill unwanted visitors, but it's often not the best ...

Fruit trees face their share of pests and diseases, but mealybugs are a particularly troublesome pest. These insects most commonly bother citrus trees or trees grown in greenhouses, but in some ...

My uncle, who is an avid gardener, noticed mealybugs on some of my houseplants and I’d like some advice on how to get rid of them. He told me that I need to spray them, but I would rather not use any ...

Most gardeners are wary of insects when it comes to their outdoor plants, but indoor greenery is just as susceptible to unwanted pests. One of the most common bugs that houseplants encounter is ...

Forage producers need to be on the lookout for the pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervilleiBrookes). I have been reading ...

The pasture mealybug has now been detected in 15 Florida counties — including two Central Florida counties — and scientists at the University of Florida are racing to find solutions.

The pasture mealybug is spreading rapidly across Texas, threatening pastures, hayfields and forages that feed the state's livestock industry.

Have you ever encountered a white cottony mass on a garden plant and wondered what it is and what to do about it? Chances are the culprit is the mealybug. While more than 170 species of mealybugs ...

Some of the fiercest beasts of prey in your garden are on your side. They’re predatory insects that protect your plants by ...