Iris borer
Iris borer (Macronoctua onusta) is a pinkish caterpillar with rows of black spots on their sides. When full grown, it is about 2 inches long. The larvae emerge from the ground in April or early…
Spider Mites
Can spider mites kill or harm my houseplant? Spider mites penetrate the leaf surface and remove the cell content. The result of spider mite infestation are tiny dots or stippling that give the leaves a…
Slugs
Slugs are snails without a shell. Their soft slimy body can get up to 8 inches long ranging from white to brownish black in color. They prefer a damp, cool environment, especially rainy weather. Slugs…
Mealy Bugs
HELP! My confederate jasmine has stuff growing on it that looks like white puff paint. It is mostly on the joints, but a little on the leaves. I can not see any bugs, but the…
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus In areas where there has been much rain, ideal conditions for increased mosquito populations have accelerated the occurrence of West Nile virus. Initially discovered in 1937 in the West Nile province of…
