Daylily Diseases & Insect Pests
Diseases and insects generally are not a serious problem on daylilies (Hemerocallis species) in the home garden, especially when good cultural practices are followed. Daylilies prefer a well-drained...
Author: Clyde S. Gorsuch
Crape Myrtle Diseases & Insect Pests
Crape myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica) are essentially trouble-free small trees. The most common problems include powdery mildew, Cercospora leaf spot, aphids, Japanese beetles and sooty mold. More...
Euonymus Diseases & Insect Pests
There are 60 different forms of euonymus available from American sources. They range from evergreen shrubs, such as Japanese euonymus (Euonymus japonicus), to evergreen vines, such as wintercreeper...
Chrysanthemum Diseases & Insect Pests
Chrysanthemums, or hardy garden mums, like full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. They need regular watering because their roots are very shallow. These hardy garden mums were recently placed in...
Juniper Diseases & Insect Pests
Junipers grown in South Carolina are relatively low-maintenance plants if planted in the correct location and given proper cultural care. There are several common problems that can cause browning of...
Oak Diseases & Insect Pests
Although oak trees (Quercus species) are well adapted to South Carolina, they can be commonly affected by many pests and diseases. Maintaining healthy oak trees, by following recommended cultural...
Apple & Crabapple Insects
Homeowners and small producers can produce useable apples in South Carolina with minimal insect damage if they are aware of the potential pest problems. Some insecticide applications may be...
Holly Diseases & Insect Pests
Diseases Black Root Rot: Black root rot is caused by the fungus Thielaviopsis basicola. This fungus primarily affects the root system and reduces plant vigor. Aboveground symptoms may include...
Azalea & Rhododendron Insect Pests
While many people think of azaleas and rhododendrons as being completely different kinds of plants, they actually belong to the same genus, Rhododendron. In terms of the pests that attack these...
Maple Diseases & Insect Pests
Diseases Leaf Scorch: On maple (Acer species) trees a number of problems cause symptoms that are generally classified as leaf scorch. Scorch symptoms are light brown or tan dead areas between leaf...
Dogwood Diseases & Insect Pests
The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a small, deciduous ornamental tree that is native throughout the eastern United States. Although dogwoods are well adapted to South Carolina, they can be...
Plagas en las “Azalea” y “Rhododendron”
Aunque muchas personas ven a las “azaleas” y “rhododendrons” como plantas completamente diferentes, en realidad ellas pertenecen al mismo género, Rhododendron. En término de las plagas que atacan a...
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