An invasive insect called the rice delphacid was a major problem for some farmers in 2025. With low prices for their crop and ...

Discover expert plant care and pest control tips for hibiscus, star fruit, and other common plants to keep your garden thriving. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The invasive pests, known as short-spined thrips, may be microscopic, but they’re a menacing threat. South Florida’s warming ...

The flowers of a tropical hibiscus shrub are showstoppers. Get expert tips for hibiscus care, both outdoors and as houseplants.

Thrips are enjoying Florida's climate but you may not like them, especially the damage they can cause to your ornamental ...

A practical guide to creating an allergy-friendly garden with low-pollen trees, shrubs, and flowers suitable for Indian climates and balconies.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Right now, multiple states are battling a tiny insect that’s threatening cotton crops in our country, including here in Texas. The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension says it is ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

Clemson University scientists have begun the first publicly available chemical trial aimed at controlling two-spot cotton leafhopper infestations in hibiscus plants, a major step toward protecting the ...

This reader’s photo shows a hibiscus plant where both aphids and spider mites are present, as indicated by the webbing and the aphids caught in it. Thoroughly washing plants can dislodge many pests, ...

Insects that feed on starch can find veritable feasts in corn, pea, and bean crops or warehouses. It is no coincidence that the ancestors of these commercial plants developed α-amylase (alpha-amylase) ...