Tag: pests
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Controlling “Pests” while Protecting our Planet
First, I put “pests” in quotations for a reason. People often consider bugs and certain animals “pests”. While some are surely pests, such as mosquitoes, ticks, aphids, and japanese beetles, they do still serve a vital role in the ecosystem. Which is a bummer, honestly. Our frogs, spiders, mantises, mice, and many more need these…
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Emerald Ash Borer Beetle
What are these purple hanging boxes? Purple equals Pest Alert! …. It’s all aboutEAB a.k.a. Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash Borer Beetle This beetle is Invasive and it’s highly destructive to Ash Trees. It will wreak havoc on the general Ash tree population within 11 years – and KILL your trees within 3 – 5…
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Love Your Trees …… Fertilize Your Trees!
Q. Why should I fertilize? A. Because fertilization bolsters tree health, enabling trees to fight off disease, pests and environmental stresses. Trees growing in a forest are naturally fertilized with decaying plant matter. Not so in our urban landscapes. Q. When should I fertilize? A. Apply fertilizer in the spring, after the last frost. Bradley…
