“Help, my plant is covered in a white, powdery fungus! What do I do?” First, don’t panic. While powdery mildew may not look pretty, it rarely causes significant damage except in cases of severe ...

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease affecting many plants, causing a white or gray coating on leaves and slowing growth. The fungus thrives in warm, dry weather with high humidity, especially in ...

How do I spot powdery mildew? How can I prevent powdery mildew? How do I treat plants affected by powdery mildew? What should I do with plant debris infected by powdery mildew? Which types of powdery ...

Every year about midsummer, I start getting a lot of questions from people wanting to know what those white or gray powdery spots are on their plants. They often cover most if not the entire leaf ...

Mildew thrives in moist, damp spaces — think dark spots on your clothes, powdery clusters on wood furniture or black gunk in the corners of your shower. The disgusting fungus may be hiding in ...

A global fungal invader is threatening blueberries everywhere. NC State researchers found that Erysiphe vaccinii, the culprit behind powdery mildew, has escaped its U.S. roots and spread across ...