Common garden pests and plant diseases and simple ways to identify and manage each.
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- What are aphids?
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Small, soft-bodied insects that cluster on plants and suck plant juices- How do you identify aphid damage on plants?
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Sticky honeydew residue, yellowing leaves, and curled or distorted foliage- What is a simple way to remove aphids from plants?
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Spray with a strong stream of water from the hose- What are spider mites?
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Tiny arachnids that create fine webbing on plant leaves- How do spider mites damage plants?
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They puncture leaf cells to feed, causing a speckled or bronzed appearance- How can you manage spider mites?
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Increase humidity, spray with water, or apply horticultural oil or sulfur- What is powdery mildew?
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A fungal disease that appears as a white powder on leaves and stems- Which plants are most commonly affected by powdery mildew?
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Roses, cucumbers, squash, zinnias, and lilacs- How do you manage powdery mildew?
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Improve air circulation, remove infected leaves, and apply sulfur or baking soda spray- How do you identify whiteflies?
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Tiny white flying insects that cluster on the undersides of leaves- What simple method removes whiteflies from indoor plants?
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Use yellow sticky traps to catch the flying adults- What are the first signs of early blight on tomato plants?
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Brown spots with concentric rings on lower leaves, starting at the base- How do you prevent early blight on tomatoes?
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Remove lower leaves, improve air circulation, and avoid wetting the foliage- How do you identify slugs and snails in the garden?
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Look for silvery slime trails on soil and plants, and the creatures themselves- What damage do slugs and snails cause?
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They chew large, irregular holes in leaves and eat seedlings entirely
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