What’s Buggin’ You? Earwigs
Earwigs are the brownish/black insects (about ¾ inch long) with pointed pincers on the rear of their abdomens. Earwigs’ lifelong pursuit is to be active
Pest Control
Deer-Resistant Gardening
Perhaps nothing is a greater challenge to home gardeners than creating a deer-resistant landscape. Deer will eat almost anything, especially in the spring when plants
Controlling Squirrels
Squirrels are a very common nuisance animal and, as cute as they appear, can cause a number of different conflicts with homeowners. Grey squirrels and
What’s Bugging You? Japanese Beetles
The Japanese beetle was first discovered in the United States in Riverton, New Jersey, in 1916. It spread rapidly in the United States and has
The Sweet Little Lady (With a Big Appetite)
Spring brings with it beautiful blossoms, fresh air, warmer temperatures . . . and bugs! Ants, gnats, tent worms, none of which are pleasant. Ah,
Managing Thrips
There is just not much good one can say about thrips. They attack ornamental landscape plants, spread viruses, and simply make the foliage ugly and
Combatting Aphids in Your Garden
Aphids come in a number of sizes and colors, winged and non-winged. All are pesky little insects to gardeners. Why are they considered a pest?
What’s Bugging You? Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats can become a nuisance indoors when adults emerge in large numbers from potted plants containing consistently damp or wet soil. While the adults
Deer Dinner Guests?
Are you tired of serving up a nightly buffet of your prized garden plants to your neighborhood deer? Short of completely fencing in you yard,
Controlling Rabbits
Rabbits are one of the most loved and adored animals around. They are kept as pets, appear in children’s books and even have a celebrated