Tagged: heat pest

Some pests love hot, dry weather

Spider mites love hot, dry conditions. Ash and fallen leaves cling to spider mite webs covering a camellia. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Some of the biggest and smallest pests to attack our gardens are enjoying...

Hot weather brings out spider mites, mosquitoes

Telltale webbing of spider mites covers this spirea. The cure? Water. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Watch out for sunburned plants, too Recent blazing hot weather has brought out heat-related pest and garden issues – while...