Sycamore
Learn about the majestic Sycamore tree, a standout choice for large spaces with its unique bark and shade.
Author: Dr. Dave Coyle
Pesticide Waste Disposal
Learn how to handle empty pesticide containers to protect people and the environment.
Banana Spiders
It’s not a banana, but it is big and yellow…it’s a banana spider! These gentle arachnids are fairly common in South Carolina during mid to late summer, especially in the Lowcountry. These spiders...
Bradford Pear and Elaeagnus to be Banned from Sale in South Carolina: What Do I Need To Know?
The recent news that all Pyrus calleryana cultivars – the most common of which is the Bradford pear – and several Elaeagnus species have been added to the “do not sell” list in South Carolina has...
Eastern Hercules Beetles
The eastern Hercules beetle is one of the largest and heaviest insects in the U.S. In South Carolina, there is only one Hercules beetle species, Dynastes tityus. These insects are a type of beetle...
Be On the Lookout for the Box Tree Moth
The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, is a non-native moth that has recently been found in a nursery in South Carolina. Native to eastern Asia, the box tree moth has been present in Canada since...
One Year In: An Update On The Asian Longhorned Beetle Situation In South Carolina
It’s been 1-year since the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) was found in Charleston County. This invasive species is mostly a threat to maples but also to poplar, willow, sycamore, birch, and elm....
Japanese Beetles
A lot of attention recently has been on periodical cicadas, which are coming out of the ground after 17 years across parts of the Southeast and much of the Mid-Atlantic region. However, another...
Emerald Ash Borer
Learn how to identify signs of emerald ash borer and effective treatment options.
Pine Diseases
Discover signs of pine diseases and learn effective management strategies.
Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)
Learn how to identify rosy maple moths and manage potential tree damage.
Bradford & Callery pear
Every spring, all over in South Carolina, we see yards, abandoned lots, natural areas, roadsides, and, in some cases, forests filled with white flowers. These first white flowers of the year are...