South Shore Health Dr. Todd Ellerin says swimmers should conduct swim checks when they get home from the beach to make sure they haven't been bit. Ellerin says its important to take a shower and throw ...

Everyone is encouraged to dump any standing water in their yards where mosquitoes can breed. Last year, there were 63 cases ...

It’s Fourth of July weekend in the Lakes Region, and thousands are flocking to the area to enjoy our beaches, boating, and ...

As frustrating as aphids are, they're not difficult to remove from your plants. Plain soapy water does the trick, no harmful ...

The aphid, known scientifically as Elatobium abietinum, extracts moisture and nutrients from older needles on Sitka spruce trees, causing them to turn yellow, red, and eventually drop.

Ask the Master Gardener: To prune or not to prune, plus tips for handling aphids Helen Vanella, Master Gardeners of Greene County Special to the News-Leader 0:05 ...

Liam Beddall, senior rose consultant at David Austin Roses said: "'With its strong scent and essential oils, lavender acts as a natural repellent to aphids and attracts helpful pollinators like ...

Aphids feed by inserting their beaks into plant stems and leaves to extract the nutrient-rich sap. If your garden is plagued by them, there are several measures you can take to try and eliminate them.

A gardener has shared his top tips for getting rid of aphids - and the best part is, you don't need to use any chemicals to banish the pesky critters from your garden ...

Soon enough, my garden was buzzing with aphid predators and my roses bloomed without skipping a beat. As much as watching aphids feast on your flowers can make you anxious, the reality is that the ...

A blast of water should help control aphids By Tracey Fitzgibbon / For the Journal Mar 22, 2025 2 min to read ...