Author: Dr. Dave Coyle

Bradford and Callery Pear

Feb 22, 2024 | In the Garden, Trees

Every spring, all over South Carolina, we see yards, abandoned lots, natural areas, roadsides, and, in some cases, forests fill with white flowers. These first white flowers of the year are nearly...

Pesticide Safety

Dec 1, 2023 | Entomology, Problems, Safe Handling

Learn how to apply pesticides responsibly and safely in your home and garden.

Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (Xylosandrus crassiusculus)

Nov 20, 2023 | Entomology, Problems

Learn how to detect and control this invasive wood-boring pest.

Living Christmas Trees

Nov 14, 2023 | Holiday, Landscape

Learn how to care for and plant living Christmas trees, a greener alternative for the holiday season.

Fall Webworm

Sep 1, 2022 | Trees

Learn how fall webworms affect trees and the best methods for management.

What Is That Fuzzy Red and Black Ant?

Aug 1, 2022 | In the Garden

Did you just see a fuzzy red and black ant scurrying across your yard, driveway, or pine straw? Then you just saw a velvet ant – they’re closely related to ants but are actually wasps. There are...

Velvet Ants

Jul 18, 2022 | Entomology

Learn about these unique insects and how to avoid their painful stings.

Eastern Eyed Click Beetle

Jul 7, 2022 | Entomology, In the Garden

The eastern eyed click beetle (Alaus oculatus) is found throughout South Carolina. Also known as the eyed elater, this is one of the larger click beetles in the region, with adults sometimes...

The Spotted Lanternfly Moves Closer To South Carolina

Jul 1, 2022 | In the Garden

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) (SLF) is the latest non-native species to take hold in the U.S. This planthopper is large (about a half-inch long) and originally from several countries...

Sycamore

Feb 10, 2022 | Landscape, Trees

Learn about the majestic Sycamore tree, a standout choice for large spaces with its unique bark and shade.

Pesticide Waste Disposal

Oct 11, 2021 | Entomology, Problems, Safe Handling

Learn how to handle empty pesticide containers to protect people and the environment.

Banana Spiders

Aug 16, 2021 | In the Garden

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...