These tiny critters can do a lot of damage to your favorite houseplants. Anastasia Deriy/Getty Images While you may be more concerned about giving your houseplant the optimal light, water, and ...

If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits. These tiny, plant-feeding arachnids hide in plain sight. At first, your plant may look a little “off,” but you ...

One of the most common signs of spider mite infestation is yellowing leaves. The pests suck out the chlorophyll, resulting ...

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation plays a multifaceted role in the dynamic interplay between spider mites, particularly Tetranychus urticae, and their host plants. Research has demonstrated that both UV-B ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Spider mites are hatching and can harm your outside plants. Spider mites come out yearly when the weather is hot and dry. They feast on the foliage of their host plants.

Spider mites are commonly found on any number of plants, whether it be fruit trees, vegetables, ornamental shrubs, and, yes, even houseplants. While most outdoor vegetation can tolerate a low number ...

Key Points Fungal diseases may lead to holes, usually after an initial discoloration of leaf tissue.Spider mites, aphids, and ...

Q. My tropical hibiscus plant is looking sickly. The leaves have turned yellow and are falling off. What is wrong? A. I looked at the samples you sent me and lo and behold – there are active spider ...

Have you noticed yellow or brown spots on your plants? You might have spider mites. Try these hacks from @joy.of.plants to stop them in their tracks.

This heat is tough on not only us, but also our plants. At this point in the season, it’s a challenge to provide enough water for them to survive, let alone thrive. It can also be a challenge to ...