Rose Insects & Related Pests
Learn how to identify and control insects that damage rose plants.
Category: Entomology
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...
Tick Talk
Anybody who has spent time in the woods or other wild surroundings is familiar with ticks, those blood-sucking arachnids that seek out creatures, including we humans, on which to feed. Most of us...
Incorporating Beneficials Into the Gardener’s Toolkit
Learn about natural pest control methods and how to attract helpful species to your garden.
Pesticide Safety
Learn how to apply pesticides responsibly and safely in your home and garden.
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (Xylosandrus crassiusculus)
Learn how to detect and control this invasive wood-boring pest.
Spiders in the Garden, Oh My!
I don’t have to tell you that some people are terrified of spiders. I chalk it up to fear of the unknown. Like snakes, the best way to lose your fear is by learning about them and how to identify...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Termite bond + Formosan subterranean termites
“I’ve received a letter from my pest control company about my home’s termite bond for Formosan subterranean termites, Coptotermes formosanus. What do I do?” According to Dr. Eric Benson’s blog on...