Daddy Longlegs
Daddy longlegs are beneficial harvestmen, not true spiders. Learn identification, habits, myths, and management tips for South Carolina.
Author: Dr. Dave Coyle
Moth Flies (Drain Flies): Identification, Life Cycle & Control
Moth flies, also called drain flies, are common nuisance pests. Learn where they breed and how to eliminate infestations effectively.
Sowbugs & Pillbugs
Sowbugs and pillbugs are beneficial decomposers but can occasionally become pests in gardens and homes. Learn identification and control tips.
Growing and Using Juniper (Juniperus spp.): Large Shrubs and Trees
Growing large shrub and tree junipers (Juniperus spp.) in the Southeast, including care, spacing, pests, and top cultivars for screening and landscape use.
Spongy Moth (Lymantria dispar)
Learn how to identify the spongy moth, understand its life cycle and damage, and find out how to prevent its spread and report sightings in South Carolina.
Yellownecked Caterpillar (Datana ministra) in South Carolina: Identification, Host Plants, and Management
Learn how to identify yellownecked caterpillars, the plants they feed on, and when management is needed in South Carolina landscapes and fruit trees.
Growing and Using Juniper Groundcovers and Small Shrubs
Juniper groundcovers and shrubs provide year-round color and durability. Explore care tips, landscape uses, and recommended cultivars for the Southeast.
How to Identify, Understand, and Manage Cicadas
Explore cicada identification, life cycle, and management tips for homeowners and gardeners in South Carolina.
Spotted Lanternfly
Spot, manage, and report the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Pesticide Spill: Safe Management & Cleanup Guidelines
Follow these steps to contain and clean up pesticide spills properly.
Tree Maintenance
Learn essential tree maintenance practices to keep your landscape healthy and thriving.
Forest Tent Caterpillar
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.