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10 Common Foes in the Garden
July 07, 2008 Bagworm
The larvae feed on some 120 species of woody ornamentals-deciduous shrubs and trees as welt as conifers. Read More » Black Spot Black spot (Diplocarpon rosae) is the most serious and widespread disease of roses, thriving wherever there is adequate humidity and rainfall. Read More » Fall Webworm This native insect found throughout North America feeds on at least 88 species of deciduous trees, from apple to willow. Read More » Greenhouse Whitefly The greenhouse whitefly is one of the most common houseplant pests. Read More » Brown Soft Scale This common scale attacks a wide range of houseplants, including anthuriums, citrus, dieffenbachia, ferns, orchids, and ornamental figs. Read More » Euonymus Scale This armored scale from Asia is a serious pest of euonymus throughout the United States and Canada. Read More » Citrus Mealybug The citrus mealybug is a major greenhouse and houseplant pest. In subtropical climates, this sucking insect is also a problem outdoors. Read More » Mexican Bean Beetle Mexican bean beetle, a member of the ladybug family, attacks many kinds of beans—bush, pole, and lima—as well as cowpeas and soybeans. Read More » Two Spotted Spider Mites This pest attacks indoor plants as well as outdoor plants during hot, dry summers. Read More » Bronze Birch Borer Birch trees are the target of this pest, often consuming the tree branch by branch. Read More » |
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