COLD WEATHER AND PESTS The Entomological Society of America reminds us that most insects, including pests, have evolved ways to cope. Dr. Lewis at Iowa State University has more. Not even deep freeze can put unwanted pests on … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Use Pumpkins After Halloween
Once all the trick-or-treating is over and it's time to change your decor to the next holiday, you may be wondering what to do with all your Halloween pumpkins. Tons of them just get tossed in the trash—according to the U.S. Department of Energy, … [Read more...]
Pollinators Still Need Your Help
Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day, and yet pollinators are at critical point in their own survival. Many reasons contribute to their recent decline. We know for certain, however, that more nectar and pollen … [Read more...]
Spotted Lanternfly
Learn about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), and what action you can take to stop the spread of this invasive insect that is threatening the northeastern United States, especially southeastern Pennsylvania. Call our hotline at 1-888-422-3359 with … [Read more...]
Help Birds Survive the Winter by Skipping Fall Yard Work
Forget manicuring your lawn this fall. Endangered birds need messy yards to survive the winter. There are a billion fewer birds in North America than there were 40 years ago, and a fifth of the bird species on the continent are listed as … [Read more...]
Living with Black Bears in Virginia
Black bears and human populations commonly coexist in many parts of North America. Black bears occur throughout most of the Commonwealth, and residential areas of Virginia are encroaching into forested lands and habitats commonly used by wildlife as … [Read more...]
EFFECTIVE DEER FENCES Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor Emeritus University of Vermont
If you've tried various forms of sight, sound, taste, and touch repellents for deer, yet still have them feeding on your choice garden plants, perhaps it's time to consider a fence. Just because you have a fence doesn't mean it will be effective at … [Read more...]
How to deal with fall webworms
The signs of fall are all around us: shorter days, cooler temperatures, pumpkin-spiced foods and an abundance of silky nests in hardwood trees and shrubs. That last sign is the often-unwelcomed indication that the fall webworm has arrived. The … [Read more...]
I Found a Caterpillar. What Will it Turn Into?
Did you find a caterpillar outside, and you're wondering what kind of butterfly or moth it will turn into? Would you like to raise it to an adult? Find out the name of your caterpillar, what it eats, and what it turns into with the help of this quick … [Read more...]
Gardening for Butterflies
Learn about the butterfly life cycle, and how to manage your garden to attract butterflies. They are also extremely important ecologically. Butterflies pollinate flowering plants and serve as food for other organisms, thus forming an important link … [Read more...]