Category Archives: Plant Pests

Oak Galls

Posted on October 25, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Many of you have reported finding small gall-like structures on some of your oak leaves.  What to do…spraying with a pesticide won’t help as this problem occurred several months ago as new leaves developed.  At that time a small fly-like … Continue reading →

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Lawn Care Issues

Posted on October 25, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Have you noticed any light green yellowing areas in your lawn?  If so, this usually indicated a need for fertilizer, especially one containing iron.  Apply a slow (controlled) release fertilizer and water in following application. Soil insects are still with … Continue reading →

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Fall – Winter Garden Activities

Posted on October 2, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

If you have a vegetable garden, time to plant cool season crops such as beets, broccoli, cabbage, onions, greens, etc.  Plus strawberries. If not already done, it’s also time to plant cool season flowers such as alyssum, begonias, celosia, petunias, … Continue reading →

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Pest Update

Posted on September 18, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

A few days ago I posted on my blog an update on pest problems in our area; now there’s more to be concerned about, including: Lawn Pests – Brown Patch – Look for distinct circular patches of yellow-brown colored turf … Continue reading →

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Current Florida Summer Gardening Problems

Posted on September 10, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Due to the large amounts of rain we’ve been receiving lately, many of us (self included) are experiencing problems of standing water in our lawns.  If not corrected, this can cause rotting, disease, and death of our lawn grass.  But … Continue reading →

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Weeds

Posted on August 21, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Did any of you watch Sunday Morning on CBS on Aug 19th 2012?  They had an interesting story on weeds.  What impressed me about the story and what I’d like to pass on to you is that many weeds have … Continue reading →

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Sago Palm Scale (aka Aulacaspis Scale)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

For those of you who may have sago palms planted in your landscape, have you checked them lately for this dreaded pest, which if left alone, will kill you plant?  These plants need to be inspected regularly, especially now that … Continue reading →

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Caterpillars on Azaleas

Posted on July 31, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Attention all of you azalea fans.  I just discovered several ½” caterpillars (yellow/green with a black stripe down the back) feeding on the underside of leaves on some of my azalea plants.  Don’t be fooled by their small size, these … Continue reading →

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Summertime Pests

Posted on July 26, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

These continue to be a problem.  Lately I’ve been getting reports about powdery mildew on plant leaves, (treat with a good fungicide); the presence of large grasshoppers, (best control is crushing between 2 bricks!); and thrips on roses, (control will … Continue reading →

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Spider Mites

Posted on July 3, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

If you’ve been following my blogs, you’ve noticed that I’ve been reporting about an increase in pest problems this year due to our mild winter.  Because of current hot, dry weather, spider mites are showing up practically everywhere.  They attack … Continue reading →

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