Whiteflies are small, soft-bodied insects with wings, often causing yellowing leaves and the presence of sticky honeydew on plants. Aphids are tiny insects that can be identified by their long ...

Q The past couple of falls I have noticed tiny white objects become airborne near my azalea plants, especially when I disturbed the bushes. Could these be a stage in the life cycle of the lacebug? A A ...

Have you recently noticed tiny white insects flying around a plant or two in your garden, especially iris and hibiscus? And possibly also noticed a chalky deposit looking like tiny milky circles on ...

As gardeners, we’re often battling an infestation of aphids on our roses or stink bugs on our tomatoes. But what if we could enlist some natural help by creating an environment that’s welcoming to the ...

This column is written by the Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that recently came into the UCCE Master Gardener – Yolo County Help Desk. Question: ...

You have worked long hours all spring and summer and most of your garden is perfect with luscious vegetables. All except one little corner of the garden. There are huge holes in the leaves and the ...

Please advise what I can do about my azalea bushes. The tops of the leaves are covered with tiny white spots and the undersides of the leaves are covered with reddish brown spots. The new growth is ...

Q: I wonder if you could help us. We have two holly bushes in our front garden (western exposure) and they seem to be afflicted with a parasite or maybe a fungus (see reader's photo). Are you able to ...

Q The past couple of falls I have noticed tiny white objects become airborne near my azalea plants, especially when I disturbed the bushes. Could these be a stage in the life cycle of the lacebug? A A ...