Bagworms are a common insect pest that can cause significant damage to ornamental trees and shrubs in a garden. These pests are named for the protective cases, or bags, that they construct…
Gall Mite Infestation in a Garden
Gall mite infestations are a common problem for gardeners, as these tiny pests feed on plant tissues, causing abnormal growths or “galls” to form. Galls are often unsightly and can reduce the…
Tomato Hornworm Infestation in a Garden
Tomato hornworms are the larval stage of the sphinx moth and can cause significant damage to tomato plants in a garden. The adult moths lay their eggs on the underside of leaves,…
Squash Vine Borer Infestation in a Garden
Squash Vine Borer is a common pest of cucurbit crops, such as squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and other similar plants. It is a type of moth that lays its eggs on the stems…
Spider Mite Infestation in a Garden
Spider mite infestations can cause significant damage to plants in a garden, as these tiny pests feed on the sap of leaves. They are known to reproduce quickly, making infestations difficult to…
Leaf Miner Infestation in a Garden
Leaf miner infestations in a garden can be a significant problem for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Leaf miners are tiny insects that feed on the tissues between the upper and lower surfaces…
Lace Bug Infestation in a Garden
Lace bug infestations are a common problem in gardens and can cause significant damage to ornamental plants, especially those belonging to the laurel family. These small insects feed on the sap of…
Pill Bug Infestation in a Garden
Pill bugs, also known as rollie pollies, are small, segmented insects that feed on decaying plant matter. They are commonly found in gardens and are attracted to moist environments. In small numbers,…
Japanese Beetle Infestation in a Garden
Japanese beetles are a destructive pest that can cause significant damage to a wide range of plants in the garden. Native to Japan, these beetles were first discovered in the United States…
Cucumber Beetle Infestation in a Garden
Cucumber beetles are pests that feed on cucumber, squash, and melon plants. They can cause significant damage to a garden by feeding on the leaves, stems, and fruit of the plants. This…