Garden Pests — Page 6
A damaged leaf is a clue, not an identification. Browse questions about plant-feeding insects, lawn damage, tree pests, and the observations to collect before deciding on control.
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SpidersWhat are tiny red bugs on plants?Tiny red bugs on plants are usually mites or young insects. Some are pests like spider mites, others are helpful predatory mites. Check first.Flies & GnatsWhat are tiny silver bugs in houseplant soil?Learn what tiny silver bugs in houseplant soil are, how to identify them, and how to manage them safely without guesswork.Beetles & WeevilsWhat are white grubs in a lawn?Learn what white grubs are, how they damage turfgrass, and how to identify and manage them safely.Scale Insects & MealybugsWhat are white scale insects on plants?White scale insects look like chalky crusts on plants while sucking sap. They are easiest to control at the crawler stage after the eggs hatch.AphidsWhat are woolly aphids on ornamental plants?Learn what woolly aphids are, how to identify them on ornamental plants, and what practical steps you can take to manage infestations safely.Other True BugsWhat attracts boxelder bugs to a house?Learn why boxelder bugs are attracted to houses in the autumn, how to identify them, and the most effective ways to manage and exclude them from your home.Beetles & WeevilsWhat attracts stored-product beetles to animal feed?Discover what attracts stored-product beetles to animal feed and learn how to identify, handle, and prevent infestations safely.Moths & ButterfliesWhat can an oak processionary moth rash mean?Explains the meaning of an oak processionary moth rash, how to identify the pest, what practical steps to take, and when to seek professional or medical help.Other True BugsWhat can you do when a stink bug wakes up indoors in winter?Learn what causes stink bugs to wake up indoors during winter, how to identify them, and the safest ways to handle them without triggering their defensive odor.Beetles & WeevilsWhat causes an Asian lady beetle infestation?Asian lady beetle infestations start in early October, when adults follow warm air leaking through uncaulked cracks, utility openings and vents.Beetles & WeevilsWhat damage can emerald ash borer cause to ash trees in Ontario?Learn about the severe damage emerald ash borer causes to ash trees in Ontario, how to identify the infestation, and what practical steps to take.PlanthoppersWhat damage can spotted lanternflies cause?Spotted lanternflies suck sap from over 70 plant species, causing weeping wounds and dieback, and their honeydew grows sooty mold.Beetles & WeevilsWhat damage do cucumber beetles cause to young plants?Understand the severe mechanical and disease damage cucumber beetles cause to young seedlings, how to identify them, and how to manage the threat.Beetles & WeevilsWhat damage do Japanese beetles cause?Japanese beetles turn leaves into lace above ground, while their grubs eat grass roots until turf feels spongy and peels back like a rug.Beetles & WeevilsWhat damage do vine weevil grubs cause to roots?Learn what damage vine weevil grubs cause to plant roots, how to spot the signs, and what practical steps to take next.ThripsWhat do adult thrips look like?Adult thrips are tiny, slender insects about 1/25 inch long with fringed wings. Learn how to spot them, tell them from lookalikes, and decide what to do next.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do apple maggot larvae look like inside fruit?Learn what apple maggot larvae look like inside fruit, how to identify their damage, and what practical steps to take next.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do bagworms on arborvitae look like?A blunt, everyday guide on what bagworms look like on arborvitae trees, including identification cues and practical management decisions.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do box tree moth caterpillars eat?Box tree moth caterpillars eat only boxwood (Buxus). Young larvae graze leaf undersides, while older ones strip the green tissue between veins.Other True BugsWhat do boxelder bugs eat?Learn what boxelder bugs eat, why they gather on your home in the fall, and how to manage them safely without damaging your trees or property.Other True BugsWhat do brown marmorated stink bug eggs look like?Learn what brown marmorated stink bug eggs look like, how to identify them on plant leaves, and how to manage them safely.SnailsWhat do garden snails eat?Garden snails eat tender shoots, low leaves and seedlings in flower beds and vegetable plots, scraping ragged holes with a rasping tongue.Beetles & WeevilsWhat do Japanese beetle feeding marks look like on leaves?Japanese beetles skeletonize leaves, eating the soft tissue and leaving the veins, usually from late June or July on roses and fruit trees.Beetles & WeevilsWhat do Japanese beetle grubs look like?Learn what Japanese beetle grubs look like, how to identify them by their C-shape and legs, and how to sample your lawn.Crickets & Mole CricketsWhat do mole cricket holes and lawn damage look like?Mole cricket damage shows as raised, winding tunnels, small mounds of loose soil and spongy turf with irregular yellow or brown patches.Crickets & Mole CricketsWhat do mole crickets eat?It depends on the species. Tawny mole crickets eat grass roots, stems and vegetables. Southern mole crickets mostly hunt earthworms and insects.SpidersWhat do spider mites look like on broccoli?Learn what spider mites look like on broccoli, how to identify them under magnification, and how to manage an infestation safely.MitesWhat do spider mites look like?Spider mites are about 1 mm long and look like moving dust. Under a lens they are oval, eight-legged and pale green-yellow, often with two dark spots.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do spongy moth caterpillars eat in a landscape?Spongy moth caterpillars prefer oak and apple, but when numbers surge they also eat maples, poplars, other broadleaf trees and even conifers.Moths & ButterfliesWhat do spongy moth eggs look like on Canadian trees?Learn what spongy moth egg masses look like on Canadian trees, how to identify them, and what practical steps to take next.PlanthoppersWhat do spotted lanternfly eggs look like on Pennsylvania outdoor equipment?Spotted lanternfly egg masses look like a gray smear of wet clay about 1 to 1.5 inches long that dries to a cracked, chalky tan in winter.PlanthoppersWhat do spotted lanternfly eggs look like?Learn what spotted lanternfly egg masses look like, how to distinguish them from other pests, and how to safely remove them.PlanthoppersWhat do spotted lanternfly nymphs look like before the red stage?Learn what spotted lanternfly nymphs look like before their red stage, how to identify them, and what steps to take next.PlanthoppersWhat do spotted lanternfly nymphs look like?Learn what spotted lanternfly nymphs look like at different stages, how to identify them safely, and when to report them.Other True BugsWhat do squash bug eggs look like on leaves?Squash bug eggs look like tiny bronze beads in neat clusters under the leaves of squash, pumpkin and melon plants.Other True BugsWhat do stink bug eggs look like?Stink bug eggs are small, upright, barrel-shaped capsules with a rimmed cap, laid in neat clusters of 20 to 70 under leaves.