Tag: Mealybugs

Insecticidal soap in the garden – use the right material

Posted: August 20, 2019

By Ralph E. Mitchell Insecticidal soap is perhaps the most-used pesticide in my landscape. Its use as a topical spot treatment for many soft-bodied pest insects and spider mites is unequalled. Insecticidal soap is still an insecticide and… Read More

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic

Tags: environmentally friendly, Insecticidal soap, Integrated Pest Management, Mealybugs, pest insects, pesticide, spider mite, Whiteflies

Questions From The Plant Clinic: Mealybugs

by Kaydie McCormick

Posted: June 14, 2019

Master Gardener Volunteer Diane Forrest discovered that battling mealybugs can be a difficult task here in Florida. Read all about what she learned while putting into practice University of Florida suggestions for controlling these garden pests!

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease

Tags: Diane Forrest, gardening, Insect, insects, Master Gardener, Mealybugs, Pests, questions from the plant clinic

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