Female pink hibiscus mealybug. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)With its first US discovery in the heart of southern Florida, the Pink Hibiscus Mealybug has been causing trouble ever since. Uncommonly known by its scientific name, Maconellicoccus hirsutus,… » Read the rest the pink hibiscus mealybug is a powerful destroyer of many common plants found in tropical and subtropical regions of the

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They’re tiny, sneaky, and cause massive destruction to southern lawns and gardens. Chinch bugs have been “bugging” homeowners for years. As turf and pasture grass pests, chinch bugs drain the sap out of grasses to obtain their nutrients, making blades appear brownish and dead. Although their dietary preferences lie … » Read the rest

 

English: A red and yellow Daylily. Daylilies fall into the Hemerocallis genus plants. This color combination is generally called a Red Magic lily. Français : Une fleur d’hémérocalle rouge et jaune. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Daylilies are beautiful, colorful flowers that bring fragrance and beauty to any garden or home. Lately, its survival has been challenged … » Read the rest

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Snails are not the most attractive creatures, and most of us cringe at the thought of these slimy pests crawling through our gardens. Nevertheless, these pests are all too real, and can become a serious problem. The giant African land snail is one of the most destructive, damaging snails found … » Read the rest

 

Profile view of  a pharaoh ant (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Golden-brown and almost transparent, pharaoh ants… » Read the rest have increasingly become an indoor nuisance throughout the world. With tiny bodies and a tendency towards erratic behavior, these ants can lay hundreds of eggs in their lifetimes. Often, they target hospitals and other health establishments. Since these ants are native