Pest Control for May
The following are the types of plants to inspect, the pest is what kind of pest you will see in your landscape, and the action is what to do when inspecting your landscape. Plant Pest Action…
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Pest Control for Late April to Early May
The following are the types of plants to inspect, the pest is what kind of pest you will see in your landscape, and the action is what to do when inspecting your landscape. Plant Pest Action…
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Pest Control for Late March to Late April
The following are the types of plants to inspect, the pest is what kind of pest you will see in your landscape, and the action is what to do when inspecting your landscape. Plant Pest…
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Pest Control for March to Early April
The following are the types of plants to inspect, the pest is what kind of pest you will see in your landscape, and the action is what to do when inspecting your landscape. Back to helpful hints . …
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Strategies for Identifying Viburnum Leaf Beetle
Pest: Viburnum Leaf Beetle ( Pyrrhalta virburni ) Order : Coleoptera Family : Chrysomelidae The Viburnum Leaf Beetle has not yet been officially identified in Massachusetts as of the summer…
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Asian Longhorned Beetle: The 2008 Invasion
Asian Longhorned Beetle: The 2008 Invasion The first recorded find of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) (Anoplophora glabripennis) in Massachusetts occurred on August 2, 2008. It was reported to the Northeast Office…
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Strategies for Identifying and Controlling Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
What is the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid? The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid was introduced into Massachusetts in 1988 from an already existing infestation in Connecticut. It attacks both the Carolina and Eastern hemlock and is…
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How to Get Professional Looking Container Gardens with these Helpful Tips
“I Want That For My Patio or Porch!” Container planting is one of the hottest trends in outdoor decor and landscaping, and with so many options out there, it's hard to know where to begin.…
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Successful Transplanting - Tips for Digging Up and Re-Establishing Plants in …
Gardeners love to move plants around as they get bigger or to make room for new additions, but there are a few tricks that the average or even more experienced ‘scaper should know about when and how to move plants so that they grow…
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Strategies for Controlling Mice
The house mouse is remarkably well-adapted for living year-round in homes, food establishments and other structures. Homeowners are especially likely to notice mice during winter, following their fall migration indoors in search of…
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