Chiggers are not insects but mites in the Trombiculidae family. Though their bites can lead to intense itching, chiggers are generally harmless as they do not spread disease. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
The problems ticks pose, according to an expert
The pleasures of hikes through woodlands or picnics in the grass are many — and there’s nothing quite like the sight of a blood-seeking tick scrambling up one’s leg to spoil the ambiance. Continued: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Squash Bug in Virginia Home Gardens
Squash bug, Anasa tristis, is a common pest of squash and other curcubits in the home garden. They strongly prefer summer squashes and pumpkins, and damage plants by removing plant sap from the leaves and developing fruits. Read more: SOURCE: … [Read more...]
Asian Needle Ant, Brachyponera (=Pachycondyla) chinensis
Invasive Pests Invasive pests (plants, insects, diseases, and others) cause enormous economic damage, as well as environmental damage. These displace or destroy beneficial and native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity. The annual economic … [Read more...]
Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis)
Invasive PestsInvasive pests (plants, insects, diseases, and others) cause enormous economic damage, as well as environmental damage. These displace or destroy beneficial and native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity. The annual economic cost is … [Read more...]
Sirex Wood Wasp (Sirex noctilio)
Invasive Pests Invasive pests (plants, insects, diseases, and others) cause enormous economic damage, as well as environmental damage. These displace or destroy beneficial and native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity. The annual economic … [Read more...]
Two-Horned Trapa (Trapa bispinosa) An Invasive Aquatic Plant
Invasive Pests Invasive pests (plants, insects, diseases, and others) cause enormous economic damage, as well as environmental damage. These displace or destroy beneficial and native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity. The annual economic … [Read more...]
Pest Control Library: Keeping Animals Out of the Garden
In addition to insects and diseases, gardeners must keep an eye out for two and four-footed pests. Read more: … [Read more...]
Invasive Pests
Invasive pests (plants, insects, diseases, and others) cause enormous economic damage, as well as environmental damage. These displace or destroy beneficial and native plants and animals, reduce biodiversity. The annual economic cost is estimated … [Read more...]
From the Help Desk – Weed Control in the Fall
QUESTION Client requested identification and control recommendations for a weed in the lawn and in ornamental beds. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION The specific weed is oxalis (yellow wood sorrel). This is not the proper time of year for … [Read more...]