The Japanese beetle is probably the most devastating pest of urban landscape plants in the eastern United States. Japanese beetles were first found in this country in 1916, after being accidentally introduced into New Jersey. Until…
					
					
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						Feb 12, 2015 | 
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					Are you seeing moths attracted to your lights? Beware the Winter Moth is coming. 
  
 What is the Winter Moth? 
  
   
  
 The Winter Moth was introduced to the east coast from Europe through Nova Scotia.…
					
					
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						Feb 12, 2015 | 
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					How to Control Weeds 
  
 They're the scourge of homeowners everywhere: those dandelions and clumps of clover that appear out of nowhere. It's not fair, after all the work you put into your lawn. Fortunately, there…
					
					
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						Feb 12, 2015 | 
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					This year lawns will show signs of snow mold damage because of all the snow that stayed in place for such a long period of time. There are 2 types gray snow mold and pink snow mold. Our region will probably see more gray snow mold…
					
					
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						Feb 12, 2015 | 
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					CrabgrassPrevention 
  
 Crabgrass is the bane of every homeowner’s lawn.Luckily, there are plenty of options in order to control your turf’s mortal enemy.Crabgrass can be dealt with easily and properly if…
					
					
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						Feb 12, 2015 | 
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					Other than having similar sounding names and both causing havoc to yards, voles and moles have little in common. These are two entirely different pests, yet they’re often confused. Moles seem to be much better known, but it’s…
					
					
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					It’s time for a late summer tune-up of your lawn watering system. Your lawn should get a total of one inch of water each week including rain. If you have to water, apply ½ inch of water twice a week or one inch once a…
					
					
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					Ah, yes. It’s that time of year again, isn’t it? 
 Homeowners across New England arm themsevles and go to battle with mother nature and various weeds, pests and other would be joy-stealers of beautiful lawns. 
 It doesn’t…
					
					
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						Feb 11, 2015 | 
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					By growing your own vegetables, you can get a large amount of crops which can be harvested a few times a year. There are two different types of vegetables:   Cool Season   and   Warm Season Crops   .…
					
					
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					Strategies for Identifying and Controlling Peach Leaf Curl  
  
 Peach Leaf Curl 
  
 The fungus Taphrina deformans causes peach leaf curl. 
  
 Host Plants 
  
 Taphrina deformans can infect peach…
					
					
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