They pollinate flowers, distribute seeds and eat the larvae of some garden pests. However, ants do have a habit of ‘farming’ ...

To boost your garden’s ladybug population to control pests naturally, an expert warns against a common mistake.

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...

For another natural method to get rid of aphids, DIY your own “white oil spray” by combining ¼ cup of dish soap with a cup of ...

Aphids can be a real pain for gardeners, but there are ways to get rid of them without having to use pesticides - and one ...

If you garden without pesticides, one of the best ways to manage pests is by keeping your plants healthy and encouraging ...

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Are your trees dripping a sticky goo? The reason is that trees are often infested with aphids, scale or other insects that ...

Everyone knows how valuable bees are to your garden because they are pollinating your flowers. But they’re not the only ...

What's On What's On News Gardening Aphids are invading gardens and here's how to stop them Colonies can cause a lack of plant vigour and distorted growth while some transmit plant viruses.

Aphids will overwinter or there will be eggs which will hatch out and then populations build up,” says Dr Stephanie Bird, RHS senior plant health scientist.

Parasitic organisms like wasp larvae grow within the aphids, ultimately leading to their demise. Other predators include birds, predatory midges, earwigs, ladybirds and their offspring, lacewing ...