Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
The goal of any pest management program is to prevent pests from damaging or reducing the value of your crop, lawn, home or person. Pest management does not necessarily mean the complete elimination...
Category: Problems
Drought
Hot, dry summer months are some of the most stressful times for plants in the landscape. Without adequate moisture, plants cannot function normally and can become predisposed to other stresses in...
Storm & Weather Damage
Landscape plants are often subject to damage caused by environmental stresses, including lightning, wind, snow or ice. It is important to know how and when to offer aid to a damaged plant to save...
Camel Crickets
Camel crickets and closely related cave crickets belong to a large group of insects. They are found throughout the world with over 100 different kinds found in the United States and Canada. Unlike...
Submitting Insect Samples for Identification
The identification of an insect or related pest is the first step in determining whether it should be controlled and in obtaining recommended control measures. Clemson University provides...
Reading the Pesticide Label
The pesticide product label gives you important information about how to use the pesticide effectively and safely. Read the label before you buy the product and each time before you use the product....
Pesticide Application Tips
These tips will help you apply pesticides safely and easily! Read the label of the pesticide product before you buy it. Be sure you are buying the right pesticide product for your need. Decide if...
How to Handle Pesticide Spills
Accidents happen. When an accident happens with a pesticide it is especially important to be prepared. Always read the label before buying and using a pesticide. Be prepared to handle a pesticide...
Organic Pesticides and Biopesticides
Organic Pesticides You may prefer to use a “natural” or “organic” pesticide when you need to control a pest. Organic pesticides are usually considered as those pesticides...
Pesticidas Orgánicos y Biopesticidas
Pesticidas Orgánicos Posiblemente prefieras el utilizar pesticidas “naturales” u “orgánicos” para controlar plagas. Los pesticidas orgánicos son aquellos que vienen de fuentes naturales. Estas...
Seasonal Invaders
At different times of the year various insects which are not normally indoor pests may enter homes. These seasonal invaders are not usually serious pests and long term infestations rarely occur....
Pantry Pests
There are many types of insects that can infest food and other organic products stored in kitchen pantries. Infested products may include grains, dried dairy items, pet foods, bird seed, dried...