Author: Dr. Dave Coyle

Bradford Pear and Elaeagnus to be Banned from Sale in South Carolina: What Do I Need To Know?

Jul 20, 2021 | In the Garden

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

Jul 15, 2021 | In the Garden

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

Jun 11, 2021 | In the Garden

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

Jun 7, 2021 | In the Garden

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

May 24, 2021 | In the Garden

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

May 6, 2021 | Entomology, Problems, Trees

Learn how to identify signs of emerald ash borer and effective treatment options.

Pine Diseases

Mar 31, 2021 | Landscape, Problems, Trees

Discover signs of pine diseases and learn effective management strategies.

Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)

Feb 23, 2021 | Entomology, Trees

Learn how to identify rosy maple moths and manage potential tree damage.

Bradford & Callery pear

Feb 4, 2021 | In the Garden

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...

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Jan 8, 2021 | Entomology, Problems

Learn how to recognize signs of this invasive pest and prevent tree damage.

Pine

Jun 19, 2020 | Landscape, Trees

Learn about Pine trees, cherished for their year-round greenery and functional uses in landscapes.

Asian Longhorned Beetle – A New Invasive Tree Pest In South Carolina

Jun 16, 2020 | In the Garden

The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB; Anoplophora glabripennis) is not easy to miss – adults of this large, black beetle with white spots, black and white striped antennae, and blueish feet are between...