OK, that’s enough of that heat wave. Sad thing is, we still have all of August to look forward to before it starts cooling off in September. Here are some of the challenges we might face this month.

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Q: For the last few years, I have been having problems with spider mites on my tomato plants. I’ve tried hosing off the plants in the morning, but I think this has been causing blossom end rot on the ...

Spider mites are stubborn pests that can feed on your houseplant's tissue and sap. They thrive in warm, dry environments with low humidity levels. To eradicate spider mites, quarantine your plant and ...

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that is an extremely widespread pest affecting nearly all crop plants (over 1000 plant species). TSSM is very small in size and requires ...

You've been caring for your houseplants religiously, watering them on schedule and placing them in perfect lighting. But suddenly, your once-thriving green friends are looking sickly. Welcome to the ...

One of the most common (and vexing) houseplant pests, these tiny mites can wreak havoc on your greenery. If the leaves on your houseplant look stippled or distorted, the plant may have fallen victim ...

These tiny critters can do a lot of damage to your favorite houseplants. Anastasia Deriy/Getty Images While you may be more concerned about giving your houseplant the optimal light, water, and ...

Spider mites are tiny pests commonly found under plant leaves. These little spiders can damage fruit trees, houseplants, ornamental plants, and vegetables. The mites reproduce quickly, especially in ...

Here’s how to manage these tiny but destructive pests. If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight ...