"We hope to develop a sustainable, low-impact approach." Scientists discover surprising predator that could replace toxic pesticides: 'We hope to ... complement other control methods' first appeared ...

Feeding this buildup attracts stinging insects like wasps and ants and can cause black sooty mold to grow on infested plants, homes and businesses, reducing property values. They're *** known pest ...

Spotted lanternflies don’t pose a direct threat to humans but they feed on crops — and at least one of them has been ...

Honeydew, a sugary excrement, can be seen on bark and leaves Sooty mold can follow honeydew and turn bark and leaves black and gray (Figure 2). It is not a pathogen but will discolor plants Crape ...

Honeydew can give the plant a shiny appearance, and is frequently colonized by sooty mold fungus. Heavy infestation can result in premature leaf drop, stunt in growth, branch dieback, and plant death.