Articles listed under “insect”
Iris borer — June 10, 2008
This pest may be the most dreaded problem for gardeners with iris. It is difficult to know if you’ve got a problem until you see the signs.
Rose chafer — May 27, 2008
Rose chafers have a deceptive name – they feed on a wide variety of plants, not just roses. These tan beetles are about a ½-in. long and have long, orange legs.
Black blister beetle — May 13, 2008
The black blister beetle comes by its name honestly – if you touch it, you can get blisters on your skin.
Boxwood psyllid — May 6, 2008
The boxwood psyllid is a small sucking insect that attacks tender young boxwood foliage as it emerges in spring.
Tarnished plant bug — April 15, 2008
Medium brown and about ¼ inch long, tarnished plant bugs don’t look like garden menaces, but they are.
Hemlock wooly adelgids — April 8, 2008
Hemlock woolly adelgids are relatively easy to identify because they’re woolly. You will find wooly adelgids on the undersides of hemlock needles and twigs.
Radish root maggot — March 25, 2008
The radish root maggot can be a particularly rude pest in the vegetable garden. These pale larvae tunnel through the root flesh of many root crops including radish, turnip and other members of the mustard family.
Mealybugs — February 5, 2008
Mealybugs are common pests of house plants and greenhouse crops. They will feed on a wide range of species.
Gypsy moth — January 15, 2008
Gypsy moth is a major pest in the Eastern United States and Canada, but it is moving west.
Yellow jacket — September 25, 2007
Ever been buzzed by one of these aggressive insects? Yellow jackets feed on meats and sugars, which makes summer picnics very attractive to them.
