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?An informative guide on identifying and managing tiny red bugs found on plants, distinguishing between pests and beneficial insects.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?An informative guide explaining what white scale insects are, how to identify them, practical management decisions, and when to seek professional help.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 beetles swarm into homes each autumn looking for warm shelter, not food or a place to breed. Learn what causes the invasion, how to confirm the species, and why sealingBeetles & 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?An informative guide detailing the direct and indirect plant damage caused by spotted lanternflies, identification cues, egg mass removal methods, and regulatory reporting obligatiBeetles & 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?An informational guide detailing the above-ground and below-ground damage caused by Japanese beetles, how to identify them, and when to seek professional assistance.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?An informative guide detailing what box tree moth caterpillars eat, how they feed, and how to manage infestations safely.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?An informational guide explaining what garden snails eat, how to identify their damage, and how to manage them safely around the home.Beetles & WeevilsWhat do Japanese beetle feeding marks look like on leaves?An informative guide detailing Japanese beetle feeding marks, life cycles, identification cues, and safe management strategies for gardeners.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?How to recognize mole cricket holes, spongy turf and brown patches, confirm them with a soap flush, time control sensibly, and know when to call a professional, wildlife agency orCrickets & Mole CricketsWhat do mole crickets eat?Mole crickets do not all eat the same thing. Learn which species eats grass roots, which hunts soil creatures, how to tell them apart with a claw count, and when treatment actuallySpidersWhat 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 look like moving dust to the naked eye: tiny oval arachnids, about 1 mm long, usually pale greenish-yellow, often with two dark spots. Learn the white paper tap test,Moths & ButterfliesWhat do spongy moth caterpillars eat in a landscape?An informational guide explaining what spongy moth caterpillars eat, how to identify them, and what practical steps homeowners can take.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?Learn what spotted lanternfly egg masses look like on outdoor equipment in Pennsylvania, how to identify them in different seasons, and what practical steps to take.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?An informational guide on identifying squash bug eggs on garden leaves, detailing their coppery brown appearance, life stages, and management.Other True BugsWhat do stink bug eggs look like?Stink bug eggs look like tiny upright barrels glued in neat rows on the undersides of leaves. Learn how to recognize them, tell them apart from look-alikes, and decide what to do n