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Citrus psyllids suck sap from young citrus trees, such as lemons, oranges, and mandarins. An infestation of these bugs will result in weakened buds and flowers, small fruits, sooty mold and honeydew...

Talcum powder is commonly used on the skin, so you've probably never thought of using it in the garden to deter slugs. Many people like to use this product on their plants because it's cheap, but...

Whiteflies are tiny insects that love living on indoor or greenhouse plants. You can find them grouped underneath leaves, where they feed on the plant’s sap. But can these parasitic insects kill...

Squash bugs attack watermelons by sucking the plant juices. They deprive the plant of nutrients and water, resulting in yellowing leaves, which eventually dry. A large infestation will cause the...

Stink bugs are on your tomato plants because the plants are a source of food and nutrients for them. The bugs pierce and suck on the leaves, seeds, and fruits of tomatoes. Once you spot signs of...

Slugs are a common garden pest and love eating plants and rotting organic matter. If you store your plants in protective tubs, can slugs eat through the plastic?  Slugs can eat through thin...