03 May 2016
Aphids on a plant stem.

Watch for aphids on your plants

Aphids can chew through your garden or plant nursery in a single season. They’re difficult to get rid of. They suck the sap out of plants and transmit plant viruses that make it difficult for your garden to recover. Aphids also attract ant infestations, since the ants enjoy eating the sugary deposits they leave (ants […]

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20 Jul 2015

Why are Whiteflies Such a Big Problem in Florida?

People use the phrase “harmless as a fly” every day, but if the originator of that phrase had seen the first hand repercussions of the Florida Whitefly firsthand, it certainly wouldn’t be as common as it is. Those of you who have witnessed the destructive capabilities of the whitefly understand how costly and dangerous the […]

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06 Jun 2014

Battling the Whitefly?

No Florida homeowner wants to fight whiteflies. They’re a mess, and they can be a real financial burden as they ruin plant after plant in your yard. If you’re like many though, finding a way to keep them out can be difficult. Here are a few tips that may help. Introduce Natural Predators: Did you […]

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