Ruud Kleinpaste: Timing is Everything: Fluffy Bums
The tiny fluffy bums (“nymphs”) suck sap from a wide variety of host plants and slowly grow bigger and bigger. They also become nimbler and can hop greater distances as they grow larger in spring.
Spotted Lanternflies have arrived to the Ohio Valley, and we will never get rid of them
The insect that we’ve been warned about for at least a year….is here.The Spotted Lanternfly has arrived in the Ohio Valley. WVU Extension Agent Karen Cox has now ...
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Have you seen the blue flies with white fuzz? Learn about the woolly aphid
These pesky bugs are relatively harmless. While they’re around all year long, they’re only really noticeable for a few days in autumn.
Invasive spotted lanternflies have a taste for grapes—what does that mean for wine?
For the first time, the insects have been recorded in New York’s wine country, but bug-sniffing dogs could be a critical tool ...
Expert says ‘Mother Nature is putting a beat down’ on spotted lanternflies and you should too
In parts of the D.C. region, people are seeing the return of the invasive spotted lanternfly, but a population decline could ...
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Prevent Thrips on Plants Naturally with These 10 Must-Know Tips
Dark, sooty mold occasionally develops on top of the sticky honeydew. Plant diseases, like wilt. These diseases can be ...
‘To save the Wilkins bunting, we transported killer wasps to the world’s most remote isles’
What is the core of your research?I’m an entomologist and ecologist with CABI, an inter-governmental body with 48 member ...
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Neil Sperry: Leaves dropping from crape myrtles not a big issue
Slugs and snails are nighttime feeders. You will probably need to replenish the supply of Sevin or bait every few days.
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Southwest Michigan farmers, residents warned of spotted lanternfly
Southwest Michigan farmers and residents are warned of an invasive pest in the area. The spotted lanternfly feeds on trees ...