We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thrips are tiny insects that are particularly hard to see, but they can cause serious damage to your plants. These small pests reproduce ...

In a perfect world, a rose garden would have no pests. This is wishful thinking and is never going to happen. So, the second-best option in a rose garden is that the pests be easy to spot. “Plain view ...

Hot days and dry Santa Ana winds have been the kickoff for chilli thrips season for the past five years in many California rose gardens. The following are the inconvenient truths you need to know ...

Insects are numerous on area landscape plants after a long, productive summer. To check for problem spots walk around weekly and look for insect activity. Check both old and new growth, plant stems ...

A pest with a voracious appetite may have met its match in a predatory mite being evaluated as a biocontrol agent. A pest with a voracious appetite may have met its match in a predatory mite being ...

We’re well into gardening season and you might have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...