Sycamore Diseases and Insect Pests in South Carolina
Learn to identify and manage common sycamore diseases and insect pests affecting trees in South Carolina landscapes.
Category: Problems
Rose Diseases
Roses are beautiful but vulnerable to several serious diseases in South Carolina. This HGIC factsheet outlines symptoms, prevention, and treatment options for common rose problems including black spot, powdery mildew, rust, stem canker, and viral infections. Get tips on selecting resistant varieties and using the right fungicides to keep your roses healthy all season.
Less Toxic Insecticides for Garden and Landscape Pest Control in South Carolina
Guide to less toxic insecticides in South Carolina, including soaps, oils, microbial controls, botanicals, and safer pest management strategies.
Rose Rosette Disease: Frequently Asked Questions & How to Identify It
Learn how to identify, prevent, and manage rose rosette virus in your garden.
Houseplant Diseases & Disorders
Learn how to recognize and manage houseplant diseases effectively.
Galls & Outgrowths
Learn how to recognize abnormal plant growths and determine when to take action.
Forest Tent Caterpillar
The forest tent caterpillar is a native defoliating insect present throughout the eastern U.S. This insect is typically not a problem but can occasionally reach outbreak populations that are capable of wide-scale defoliation in hardwood forests.
Centipedes
Centipedes are fast-moving creatures that can be a nuisance indoors. This guide covers some of the different types of centipedes, their behavior, how to identify them, and effective strategies for controlling them, both naturally and with pesticides.
Chinese Tallow Tree
Introduction Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera, formerly Sapium sebifera) is an invasive species in the southeastern United States. It is also commonly referred to as “tallow tree” or “popcorn...
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
In the spring, just as the leaves are starting to expand on trees, silken webs sometimes appear on tree branches and stems – they start small, then gradually increase in size until they can be...
African Violet Diseases & Insect Pests
Learn how to manage pests, diseases, and environmental factors affecting African violets.
Snails & Slugs in the Home Garden
Learn how to manage snails and slugs and prevent them from harming plants.