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Powdery Mildew

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Anne

If you see a white, powdery-like substance on a plant, it may be powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is a fungus, and the white substance is composed of tiny white spores. You can see them with an eye loupe or a microscope. This … Continue reading →

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Aphids on Roses

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Anne
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Aphids vs Ladybugs!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Anne

Nothing says spring like a rosebush full of aphids, an insect with an amazingly complex life-cycle. Eggs laid by adults overwinter on plants and batches of mostly female aphids hatch in spring and summer. These females eat and grow (sucking … Continue reading →

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