Adult lace bugs are typically 1/10th of an inch long and cream-colored. They have lacy wings dotted with black and brown patches or bands. The eggs are 0.02 in long and usually laid on the midrib or ...

THERE’S A NEW pest in town. I’ve been receiving more and more questions about an insect that is ruining the appearance of rhododendrons and azaleas. If you’ve noticed that the leaves on these plants ...

As the garden shifts from autumn tints to winter’s gentle tones, it’s a good time for a general assessment. As you take a closer look, it may become obvious that some plants that are usually winter ...

In nature, rhododendrons and azaleas grow in filtered shade beneath taller trees in mountainous areas with rich organic soil and ideal moisture. When planted in home landscapes lacking these ...

Q. Leaves on my 30-year-old azaleas have a lacy look. A few individual branches have died, with leaves that have turned rust-colored. What is causing this and what can I do to save my shrubs? — J.

Lace bugs are tiny insects with the adults measuring no more than 3/16" long. The characteristic leaf damage produced by lace bugs (order Hemiptera; family Tingidae) is becoming evident. They are ...

Azaleas and rhododendrons, two of the Northwest's most iconic plants, are under threat from an insect expected to cause serious damage. Experts say homeowners will have to come to terms with difficult ...

Lace bugs, aphids and spider mites have been reported in the last few weeks to be active on several local landscape and garden plants. Lace bugs are small sucking insects that actively feed on the ...

Q: A couple of my goldenrods and asters have developed pale lower leaves. Is that a disease? Some of the leaf edges looked a bit burnt, but the soil isn’t too dry. A: This sounds like feeding damage ...

Have you noticed an increase in aphids on your plants this fall? Our mild winter this past year has created an insect boom, with increased numbers of a variety of bugs in our gardens and our homes.