They're killing all my plants, indoors and out!! What can I do?
Here is an article that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
Happy gardening!
I live in the tropics right near to the equator. I trimmed my mint plant, as it was becoming too woody. A couple of weeks later, the plant became infested with these. I cannot identify them. The mint was in a five gallon container with wood chips, rocks and good drainage. Any help on identification and control of this insect will be appreciated.
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Neem Oil is a good treatment for most garden insects.
Neem Oil is organic and is safe for people, pets and bees.
I recommend it for Herbs.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
If you sell ladybugs, can you email me to let me know when I can buy some? I will have a home made for them, which I am sure they will enjoy. I know the simple way of making one. I hope you can help. If not, I know other people that sell them. Thanks for your time. MARK PS: I have a terrible green and white fly in my greenhouse, maybe spider mite too, so any tips would be good until I get the ladybugs.
We do not sell Ladybugs, but you should be able to locate several sources that will ship to you.
Do a Google search for 'bulk ladybugs'.
We are a information sources for gardeners and are happy to help you with garden questions.
You can safely use Neem Oil in your greenhouse. Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide and is organic. It is safe for people, pets and bees.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/attract-ladybugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
What can I use to get rid of ants in fern roots? With all the rain in Houston, ants are crawling everywhere and got into fern. I have tried just washing them out. What about diluted dish soap?
There are several home remedies, the article below has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm
This is a case where I might recommend using a commercial ant spray to quickly kill off the ants.
Your local garden center or greenhouse should stock this treatment.
I have an ant problem in my indoor potted plants. I read to soak them for 20 minutes in two tablespoons of insecticidal soap per quart of water. But my pots are too large and too heavy to do that. Is there another solution? Thank you! diane
In this case I would recommend purchasing a chemical ant spray or solution from you local garden center or greenhouse.
Apply according to the package directions. This is the quickest and easiest way to rid the plant of ants since the container is to large to move.
How do I get rid of them? I have had a problem with my squash plants for a few years now. I am guessing that the insects lay eggs from year to year...
Have you made a positive identification on the soil mites?
If you are dealing with mites it may be due to decaying material in the soil.
You may want to explore the possibility that it is another issue since you are having issues year to year.
Here are some links with some information on possible diseases, soil sterilization and crop rotation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/mosaic-on-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/squash-bug-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/rotating-vegetables.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/soil-mites-info.htm
Our tree is slowly dying. Leaves turn yellow. Some spots. A friend said it might be red scale fungus. How can I determine and how can I treat??
Yellowing leaves can be due to watering issues; to much or to little.
They can also indicate insects or disease.
I see some evidence of leaf damage in this image, but quite difficult to diagnose an exact cause.
Check the soil and make sure your tree is adequately watered and not to wet.
Neem Oil is a good and safe treatment. Neem Oil is organic and works both as an insecticide and fungicide. It is safe for people and pets.
Treat the plant and be sure to hit both top and bottoms of the leaves.
You can retreat once a week and watch to see if the plant improves.
Here is a link about Neem Oil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Here is a link that explains the different leaf fungus that can be associated with plants and trees.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/management-of-leaf-spot-diseases/