A. Alberta spruce is a magnet for red spider mites. Symptoms of injury include flecking, bronzing and scorching of leaves. Injury can lead to leaf loss and even plant death. Natural enemies include ...

No larger than a grain of sand, spider mites have eight legs and needle-like mouthparts used to pierce leaves of host plants and suck out their fluids. Unfortunately for home gardeners and commercial ...

This week's gardening tips: Watch for spider mite damage on many vegetables and ornamentals during dry weather. Very tiny, spider mites are not easily visible to the naked eye. Use a magnifying glass ...

Q: I have a bougainvillea that’s been growing in my big south-facing window for 45 years. Occasionally, it gets aphids and more recently red spider mites. Though I have used a systemic on occasion, my ...