A strong spray of water from your hose can safely knock aphids off pepper plants, but it may take a few rounds to fully clear them. Helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings naturally control aphids ...

Companion planting—the practice of growing compatible plants near each other—can benefit the pepper plants in your garden in several ways. Some drive off destructive pests, attract beneficial insects ...

Almost every gardener discovers aphids on their plants at one time or another. Before I get into what they are and how to control them, here is the most interesting thing about them: Female aphids are ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract • Background and Aims Plants modulate defence signalling networks in response to different biotic stresses. The present study evaluated the ...

The other day I received a nice email from a reader who modified his shop vacuum nozzle with duct tape so that he could use it to suck up aphids. He sent a picture of it in action and there were lots ...

Warm weather and pest problems seem to go hand in hand, and this year is no exception. Over the past few weeks, the pest that we are getting the most questions on is the aphid. Aphid is typically ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) make a popular addition to home gardens due to being easy to grow and offering a wide variety of sweet and spicy peppers for your garden. Sweet peppers add crunch and mild ...

For keen veggie growers and rose enthusiasts, aphids can be a real bane to your gardening dreams. These little insects are ...