Learn how to identify yellownecked caterpillars, the plants they feed on, and when management is needed in South Carolina landscapes and fruit trees.
Juniper groundcovers and shrubs provide year-round color and durability. Explore care tips, landscape uses, and recommended cultivars for the Southeast.
Explore cicada identification, life cycle, and management tips for homeowners and gardeners in South Carolina.
Spot, manage, and report the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Follow these steps to contain and clean up pesticide spills properly.
Learn essential tree maintenance practices to keep your landscape healthy and thriving.
The forest tent caterpillar is a native defoliating insect present throughout the eastern U.S. This insect is typically not a problem but can occasionally reach outbreak populations that are capable of wide-scale defoliation in hardwood forests.
The Jorō spider, an orbweaver native to Asia, is now common in the southeastern U.S. Despite sensationalized headlines, these large spiders are docile and pose little threat to humans or pets. Learn about their lifecycle, distinctive features, and tips for managing their presence on your property.
In South Carolina, four large yellow and black orbweaver spiders are commonly found: the yellow garden spider, banded garden spider, golden silk orbweaver, and the invasive Jorō spider. These spiders are known for their impressive webs and docile nature. All spiders play a role in controlling pest populations, making them valuable to both humans and the environment. Discover their fascinating behaviors, reproductive habits, and how they contribute to the ecosystem.
Centipedes are fast-moving creatures that can be a nuisance indoors. This guide covers some of the different types of centipedes, their behavior, how to identify them, and effective strategies for controlling them, both naturally and with pesticides.
Learn how to identify and control millipede infestations.
