Scale insects can infest and damage many of the plants we grow in our landscapes and indoors. They feed on the sap of plants, and a large enough population can weaken a plant, damage it or even kill ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Viburnum, a staple in many Louisiana landscapes, has been suffering from a common but alarming affliction. Homeowners may notice a black, waxy buildup covering their plants, sparking ...

Dogwood and lilac shrubs are attacked by an insect that is easy to overlook, even if you have thousands of them on your plant. These easy to see but hard to notice pests are scale insects. Scales look ...

These insects may be tiny, but they can cause big damage in your garden. Here's how to identify and control the little bugs that are eating your garden leaves. Psyllids are minute insects that are ...

Maple trees in urban environments show signs of stress due to the urban heat island effect. Impervious surfaces like pavement retain heat and disrupt water absorption, stressing trees and making them ...

Q: Everything under one of my large potted plants on the patio is turning black. What isn’t black is sticky. What is wrong with this plant? A: From the pictures you sent me, we know that the black ...

Spring beauty is fleeting, and so is the opportunity to stop scale insects that live on the bark of magnolia trees and suck their sap. “With scale insects, timing is everything,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...