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- Q.Can You Identify These Tiny Bugs On My Hibiscus? - I have sprayed my hibiscus during the summer and fed them and brought them in for the winter. My leaves ...
- Q.What Are The Small White Insects On My Plants And How To Get Rid Of Them? - Just today i noticed these small white insects on the pots of moet of my plants and on some leaves. ...
- Q.Pest Eggs? - 5-7 yr old mesquite in tucson, az branches started dying last year and now i noticed small eggs/seed on most ...
- Q.Fig Tree Borer Netting - Hi, I'm keen to see the fig borer netting in place with a picture, as I can't really understand what ...
- Q.What Are These Please? - After moving a hedgehog house to clean it, I found these underneath, seems like hundreds covering the area where the ...
- Q.Neem Oil - I have received an answer re: neem oil. I wanted to know, do I spray the sapling or water the ...
- Q.Hovering Low Over The Lawn Are Ground Wasps That Each Year In Summer Ruin My Grass - Every Dummer I dread these low hovering wasps over my lawn that live in the lawn making holes/tunnels when looking ...
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February 9, 2025Q.Can You Identify These Tiny Bugs On My Hibiscus?
I have sprayed my hibiscus during the summer and fed them and brought them in for the winter. My leaves are starting to drop. I’m thinking that’s normal but three times I have dealt with these tiny little critters on the buds and ends of the hibiscus plant. I have sprayed them only to see them disappear for a while, any guidance you can provide would be appreciated. I did search for typical hibiscus bugs and none of them seemed the small and even if they’re there for a while I don’t ever see anything bigger.
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luis_pr on
February 9, 2025A.Since there is webbing, I am going to say they are probably spider mites. You can try to control spider mites with a miticide. Or try neem oil spray.
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Anonymous on
February 9, 2025Q.What Are The Small White Insects On My Plants And How To Get Rid Of Them?
Just today i noticed these small white insects on the pots of moet of my plants and on some leaves. I've been dwaling with trips and another kind of flies tot a while now but they seamed sort of under control after i used felti multiple times. I dont think tgese are the felti since they should be longer. Do you know what these could be, of theyre harmfull(for me and my plants) and how i get rid of them? Thank you so much!
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luis_pr on
February 10, 2025A.Possibly spider mites. You can get a miticide or spray them with neem oil.
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chrispar on
February 24, 2025
85742Q.Pest Eggs?
5-7 yr old mesquite in tucson, az branches started dying last year and now i noticed small eggs/seed on most of the branches do you know what they are and any remedies thx chris
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BushDoctor on
February 24, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Looks like you’ve got a scale insect problem on that tree—those bumps are likely armored scale insects, which can get pretty big. They feed on sap and weaken the tree over time. The best way to handle them is by scraping them off gently, then following up with neem oil or horticultural oil to suffocate any survivors. If they’re really stubborn, insecticidal soap or even introducing natural predators like ladybugs can help. Keep an eye on the tree, as these pests tend to come back if not fully dealt with.
These articles will offer some more detailed information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/azadirachtin-vs-neem-oil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/dormant-oil-information.htm
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March 12, 2025Q.Fig Tree Borer Netting
Hi, I'm keen to see the fig borer netting in place with a picture, as I can't really understand what you mean: Your best bet is to prevent fig tree borers by keeping your plant healthy and enclosing the base of the tree with a ring of fine mesh netting about 2 inches (5 cm.) away from the bark. This will prevent adults from depositing their eggs and can break the insect’s life cycle if you are vigilant. I have a brand new baby fig tree ready to plant and want to ensure it doesn't ever get borer.
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GKH_Susan on
March 13, 2025
Certified ExpertA.I can't find a photo either but you can purchase the fine, stiff netting (looks like a window screen) in a garden center or home improvement store. It needs to be fine enough that the beetle can't get through it. Use supports to hold the sheet of netting up, if needed, and place it about 2 inches from the tree all around from the base up to the first branches. This should prevent the long-horned beetles from laying eggs. Some sources say you can wrap the lower trunk in burlap but that can cause moisture to collect on the bark and cause mold and other problems.
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March 23, 2025Q.What Are These Please?
After moving a hedgehog house to clean it, I found these underneath, seems like hundreds covering the area where the house was.
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GKH_Susan on
March 25, 2025
Certified ExpertA.It looks like its droppings, turned white after time and elements. Is it possible the droppings are going through the floor?
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April 7, 2025Q.Neem Oil
I have received an answer re: neem oil. I wanted to know, do I spray the sapling or water the soil?
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GKH_Susan on
April 8, 2025
Certified ExpertA.I couldn't find your question, but if the problem is bugs on the leaves or a fungal issue on the leaves, spray the leaves top and bottom with the Neem oil.
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April 7, 2025Q.Hovering Low Over The Lawn Are Ground Wasps That Each Year In Summer Ruin My Grass
Every Dummer I dread these low hovering wasps over my lawn that live in the lawn making holes/tunnels when looking for grubs ( I think) - how can I get rid of these please ?
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GKH_Susan on
April 8, 2025
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like cicada killers, and they actually are beneficial. This article tells how to control them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/cicada-killer-wasp-control.htm
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