Pesticide Safety
Learn how to apply pesticides responsibly and safely in your home and garden.
Category: Entomology
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...
What Is It? Wednesday – Spined Soldier Bugs
Eggs and nymphs of a predatory stink bug called the spined soldier bug (Podisus maculiventris) are on this strawberry leaf. These beneficial insects feed on over 100 pest species of insects and can...
What Is It? Wednesday – Lady Beetle Eggs
These orange-colored things stuck to the bottom of a collard leaf are a cluster of lady beetle eggs. Lady beetles are great insects to have around, especially if you have problems with aphids, their...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- May 15, 2023
Statewide Tony Keinath – Extension Vegetable Pathologist The Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) is a national effort to improve the detection and management of virus diseases on all...
Pesticide Application Tips
Learn how to maximize pesticide effectiveness while minimizing risks
Spotted Lanternfly
Learn how to identify and manage spotted lanternflies in your landscape.
Zinnia Insect Pests & Diseases
Learn how to identify and control common zinnia problems.
Mole Cricket Management in Turfgrass
Learn how to identify mole cricket damage and use effective control methods.
Velvet Ants
Learn about these unique insects and how to avoid their painful stings.