Ants Are Invading This is the time of year when ants are foraging around for food and will even come into your house looking for a meal, according to David Robson, Extension educator, Horticulture with the Springfield Extension Center.
Cricket Season Whether you have crickets on the hearth or in the basement, they can damage fabrics, papers and leather
Deer and Rabbit Damage One of the more infuriating experiences for gardeners has to be watching young plants bud with new life in the spring, only to find one morning that some creature has eaten the plants down to the ground, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Hornets "Hornets are usually friends of man because they capture harmful insects and pollinate flowers. Although these insects will attack and sting if their nest is disturbed, they are usually not a problem if left alone," according to David Robson, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Springfield Center.
How to Select Termite Control Service Every spring concerned homeowners ask how to select a termite control service once they know they have termites.
Infestations of Aphids Have you noticed a sticky substance on the leaves of trees and shrubs, or have you recently parked your car under the boughs of a spreading maple only to discover it splattered with a sticky material? If so, don't blame the tree.
Insecticidal Soaps Becoming Popular Soap has been used as an insecticide for many years by home gardeners. In the past, the origin of these soaps varied considerably, and in some cases, resulted in plant injury, says David Robson, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, Springfield Center.
Integrated Pest Management Comprehensive approach to controlling insects, weeds, and plant pathogens with environmentally and economically sound practices.
Japanese Beetles When choosing plants for your yard and garden, it can be helpful to avoid favorites of the Japanese beetle, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Periodical Cicadas in 2007 Something not seen since 1990 is expected to reappear this year, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. "This spring, the Northern Illinois Brood XIII of the 17-year periodical cicadas will make another appearance in northern Illinois," said Ron Wolford.
Pesticides in the Garden Hand-in-hand with the gardening season come attacks by pests, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Poison Ivy Control Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) can be a nightmare, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Preventing Rodent Damage Voles and other rodents can damage fruit trees over the winter months, warned a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Save the Queen (Bee that is!) Although most applicators are aware that protecting bees from pesticides is important, many don't know exactly how to go about determining whether or not there is a potential for bees to be near their application site.
September 2006 Tree Problem - Anthracnose Anthracnose has caused us problems all year, but now we are seeing many trees lose leaves prematurely. Check out this Report on Plant Disease to learn more!
Slugs Slugs belong to a group of animals known as mollusks and resemble leaches. Although somewhat selective, slugs feed on a wide variety of living plants and feed extensively on certain fungi and decaying plant matter.
Some Bugs Benefit Your Garden Your garden is filled with friendly insects. If you get to know them, you could reduce your problems with insect pests and your need for insecticides.
