Barklice
Discover how these harmless insects benefit trees by cleaning bark surfaces.
Category: Problems
Maple Diseases & Insect Pests
Learn how to identify and manage common maple diseases and insect pests in South Carolina landscapes, including leaf spots, aphids, scale insects, and borers.
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.
This Month in Your Garden June 2023
Coastal Region – Brad Fowler Managing fire ants in the landscape can sometimes be difficult, but applying fire ant baits in early June, when ants are foraging, can help keep them under...
SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- May 22, 2023
Coastal Region Zack Snipes We got some much needed rain last week to settle the dust and push crops forward. Growers should be aware of the possibility of increased disease pressure this week with...
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...
Crawfish Chimneys
Learn how to address crawfish mounds and minimize lawn damage
Pesticide Application Tips
Learn how to maximize pesticide effectiveness while minimizing risks
Phylloxera of Pecan
Learn how to identify and manage phylloxera infestations in pecan trees.
Wild Garlic & Wild Onion
Learn how to manage wild garlic and wild onions and maintain a healthy landscape.
Managing Weeds in Fescue Lawns
Learn how to identify and control weeds in cool-season fescue lawns.