Pest & Disease Control

How to Get Rid of Strawberry Sap Beetles

Sap beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) are conspicuous insects that feed on flowers, fruits, sap, fungi, stored products, and decaying and fermenting plant tissues from diverse trees and crops, including strawberries. Sap beetles work in association with yeasts and other fungi causing the fermentation and decay of infested plant parts (Figure 1). They also transport a variety … Read more

Deciphering White Spots on Eucalyptus Leaves

Safeguard your eucalyptus tree from pesky invaders with these vital tips for identification and treatment! ✨ Spider mites are tiny, spider-like creatures often lurking on the undersides of eucalyptus leaves. Look for fine webbing, stippled leaves, and yellowing foliage as telltale signs of their presence. These pests feed on leaf sap, leading to discoloration and … Read more