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 ...

Question: Bill, I have a white, sticky, fuzzy fungus on my Sweetgrass plant. What can I do? I am retired now and my wife expects me to help her keep a nice yard when I’m not fishing or emailing jokes ...

Question. Our coleus plants have developed cottony material on the underside of the leaves and stems. Will this harm the plants, as some appear to be dying? Answer. Regretfully you are now seeing the ...

Q: My alocasia has white bugs on the back of the leaf. What are they, and how do I treat them? A: Sounds like mealybugs, a common insect pest of indoor plants. As with sap-sucking insects like soft ...

Answer: I don’t recommend it. While hydrogen peroxide is not likely to kill your huge houseplant, it’s not going to kill your mealybugs either. Full disclosure to readers: I worked with Tyra over the ...

Mealy bugs don't really look like insects. It's hard to discern a front or a back; they just look like small bits of cotton. They get their names because they appear to have been rolled in flour. They ...

The cotton mealybug (Phenacoccus solenopsis) has emerged as a globally significant invasive pest, impacting a wide range of economically important crops. Research in this area has expanded our ...