Flea Control
Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent fleas indoors and outdoors.
Archives: Factsheets
Termites of South Carolina
Learn how to protect your home from termite infestations specific to the region.
Formosan Subterranean Termites
Learn how to identify these aggressive termites and apply control methods.
Bed Bugs
Humans and bed bugs have a long association. Records of bed bug infestations date back at least to 400 B.C. Before World War II, bed bugs were very common in homes, hotels, and boardinghouses. It...
Drywood Termites
Learn how to identify and manage drywood termite infestations.
Apple
Apple diseases, including fire blight, scab, and cedar-apple rust, severely impact production in South Carolina. While apple trees grow statewide, commercial orchards are confined to the Blue Ridge region, where cooler weather helps but does not eliminate the need for intensive disease management. Elsewhere, high disease pressure makes apple farming impractical, with most homegrown apples lost to disease.
Low-Maintenance Landscape Ideas
Explore plant selections, mulching techniques, and other strategies for a low-maintenance, attractive landscape.
Foundation Plantings
Discover tips for choosing and maintaining foundation plants that complement your home and landscape.
Crab Lice
Learn how to recognize symptoms and apply appropriate treatments.
Springtails
Learn how to identify and control these tiny jumping insects.
Humpedback Flies
Learn how to manage these pests commonly found in damp areas.
Plum
Plum trees are not recommended for home gardeners, as they struggle with environmental factors and pest pressure, even under intensive care. The time and cost required for proper management often make backyard production impractical. While success is possible, these crops are generally best left to commercial growers.