Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on your houseplants.

There is nothing more frustrating than watching your healthy, thriving houseplant suddenly lose its spark. One week it is lush and vibrant, the next it is looking tired, droopy, and just not itself.

Normally I stay away from using any harsh chemical with my plants, especially indoors. But sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where you just can't get rid of a pest that is trying to take ...

Q: My alocasia has white bugs on the back of the leaf. What are they, and how do I treat them? A: Sounds like mealybugs, a common insect pest of indoor plants. As with sap-sucking insects like soft ...

Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti. Outdoors, mealybugs have natural predators to keep their numbers in check. But indoors in your ...

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Plants inside our homes can become infested with pests just like plants outside in our yards, especially this time of the year when many tender tropical plants have been brought inside for the winter.

If you've noticed the presence of white, fluffy, cotton-like formations on your plants, chances are you've encountered one of the most common garden pests: mealybugs. These insects are often found on ...

Spider mites are a common pest that can easily get out of control on house plants because of our dry winter air. A thorough weekly check of our indoor plants can prevent heavy infestations like this.

Even if you're a caring and attentive plant parent, sometimes, through no fault of your own, your indoor oasis will become infested with bugs and mites. The tiny insects can become mightily annoying, ...

You’ve finally mastered the art of remembering to water your houseplants and making sure they get adequate light. And yet still, they aren’t thriving. You might not be to blame. Pests are common among ...