Pest & Disease Encyclopedia
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Colorado Potato Beetle
Techiques for prevention and control of Colorado potato beetles in your garden.
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Here Comes the Leek Moth
Sadly, we found evidence of the leek moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella) in our garlic beds last week. Find out more.
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Fruit Fly
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Mosaic Virus
Mosaic virus can affect more than 100 different fruit and vegetable crops — learn the symptoms.
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Late Blight
This fungus disease attacks tomatoes and potatoes at any stage of growth. Irregular gray spots form on leaves.
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Pickleworm
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Cabbageworm
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Root Maggot
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Thrip
Techniques for controlling these tiny insect pests.
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Aster Yellows
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Stinkbug
Techniques for prevention and control of stunkbugs which suck plant juices from leaves, flowers and fruits in the garden.
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Carrot Rust Fly
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Leafhopper
Techniques for prevention and control of leafhoppers.
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Phomopsis Blight
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Onion Neck Rot
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Root Weevil
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Gopher
Gophers feed on above- and below-ground portions of many plants. Roots crops, such as potatoes and carrots, and bulbs, such as tulips, are favorite targets.
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Downy Mildew
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Bacterial Canker
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Root Rot
Prevent this fungus, which can be common in bean plants.
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Bacterial Spot
Techniques for prevention and control.
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Anthracnose
Techniques for prevention and control of the anthracnose fungal disease in beans, cucumbers and fruits.
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Critter-Proofing Fall Bulbs
Safeguard your garden with our tips for critter-proofing fall bulbs 🌷🦔 Keep pesky animals away, and enjoy a beautiful blooming season!
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Asian Lady Beetles — More Than a Nuisance
Both Asian lady beetles and native species hunt garden pests. However, Asian lady beetles have become a troublesome pest in many parts of the country.