June is National Men’s Health Month. We all have different health needs, but when it comes to men and women, biological and social differences require specific focuses on health. Guys, let’s take a...
These are barklice, AKA barkflies or booklice crawling on the bark of this crape myrtle tree. This species is probably Cerastipsocus venosus. Barklice are sometimes called “tree cattle” due to their...
Coastal Region Zack Snipes Warmer temperatures and lots of afternoon thunderstorms have really pushed our crops. Up until last week, this was the cleanest year I have seen in terms of disease issues...
Did you know North America has over 4,000 native bees? They are a hugely diverse bunch, ranging from the large carpenter bee to the tiny fairy bee, and all are critical to pollination. Recently, I...
“Ah, lovely June, thy sunny days are here, The world seems gayer for thy coming; The glad birds sing their shrill and tender songs, And all day long the bees are humming. All fairest things...
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...
The different sized beads and color variation in this broccoli head is known as “cat eye,” where clusters of small, lighter-colored beads are surrounded by larger, darker-colored beads. This is a...
Midlands Region Rob Last Generally, crops are developing well, be it a little slower than usual based on below-average temperatures. As we move further into June, we see increased temperatures,...
Plan a visit to Greenwood, SC to see 55 living topiary sculptures that will be on display until July 8th. Here are a few favorites! Jeep Wrangler Ginger Long, ©2023 HGIC, Clemson University Jeep...
For vibrant color from spring to frost, plant Calibrachoa. In hanging baskets or pots, they trail over the sides and act as a “spiller” in combination plantings. Calibrachoas are native to South...
“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 article on...
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...
