Eastern Tent Caterpillar
In the spring, just as the leaves are starting to expand on trees, silken webs sometimes appear on tree branches and stems – they start small, then gradually increase in size until they can be...
Category: Entomology
Millipedes
Learn how to identify and control millipede infestations.
Cicadas
Learn how these noisy insects affect trees and plants.
Elm Zigzag Sawfly
Learn how to recognize this pest and apply management strategies.
Bess Beetles
Discover how bess beetles contribute to natural ecosystems and how to identify them.
Rose Insects & Related Pests
Learn how to identify and control insects that damage rose plants.
Boxwood Diseases & Insect Pests
Learn how to manage pests, diseases, and environmental stress in boxwoods.
Earwigs
Learn how to manage these nocturnal insects and prevent damage.
Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M.) for Cabbage Looper
Learn eco-friendly methods to control cabbage loopers while protecting crops.
Black Twig Borer
Learn how to recognize signs of black twig borer damage and control methods.
Barklice
Discover how these harmless insects benefit trees by cleaning bark surfaces.
Question of the Week – Hover Fly Larva
What is this maggot-looking insect on the bottom of this strawberry leaf? This is a hover fly larva. Hover flies (Syrphidae), also called syrphid flies, are common bee-mimicking flies that are often...