Oleander aphids are sucking insects that will damage a mandevilla vine if not controlled. Mandevilla vines are prone to this particular yellow aphid. Spray as needed with the pyrethrin to control.

It’s such a joy to see your houseplants, vegetable garden, flowers—or whatever greenery you have, no matter how small—thrive and bloom. But occasionally, you discover a nasty little surprise: What the ...

In response to readers’ questions since the last Garden Guide, this week’s focus will be bugs, good and bad, and what to do when infestations become too numerous for you comfort zone. One reader asked ...

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, aphids are "small, soft-bodied insects that feed by sucking the nutrient-rich liquids out of plants. In large numbers, they can weaken plants significantly, ...

Q: During the first year with my apricot tree, I sprayed it with soapy water to control aphids. Every day I check the leaves, but the apids never stop. Is this good a spray to use? A: Soap sprays are ...