Sticky plant leaves are a sign that insect pests are attacking your plants. This honeydew isn't harmful, but it's a good idea to treat plants for pests right away. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to ...

Many plants produce sticky or hooked hairs (technically called trichomes) that are useful in a dazzling array of ways. Some ways are quite straightforward, and others present more complex stories.

RALEIGH – Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that “sticky” hairlike structures on tobacco leaves can help attract beneficial insects that scavenge on other insects trapped on ...

When I spotted a scale insect on a leaf of my Thai lime tree recently, I sighed. It’s only December; sometimes they show up ...