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Insecticidal soap in the garden – use the right material

by Paul Schumaker
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
Tags: Environmentally Friendly, Insecticidal Soap, Integrated Pest Management, Mealybugs, Pest Insects, Pesticide, Spider Mite, Whiteflies

The insidious two-spotted spider mite

by Paul Schumaker
April 17, 2018

By Ralph E. Mitchell Tiny, but terrible, the two-spotted spider mite is the bane of many ornamental and edible plants. Only one-fiftieth of an inch in length, when working in groups, this plant pest mite sucks the sap from leaves causing ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Cucumbers, Damage, Eggplants, Ornamental, Red Cedars, Roses, Spider Mite, Tomatoes, Viburnums

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