Beetles and Grub Butts
June 26th, 2012
What to do about those pesky grubs eating the roots out from under your lawn? You might first want to check out the hair arrangement on the grub butts. Seriously. There’s an important clue there…
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Saving Your Ash
April 23rd, 2012
Mechanicsburg arborist Bob Carey was scouting a client’s yard for pests last August behind Wormleysburg’s Harrisburg Academy when he noticed an unusual shiny green bug. “I saw this beetle light on one her plants,” says Carey. “I captured it and said, ‘This sure looks like an emerald ash borer.” Turns out it […]
Grub Alert
October 4th, 2011
Your lawn should be looking pretty good after all of the rain this year (one of the few positives from the incessant deluges). The one bugaboo that might get you, though, is beetle grubs. Take a good look at the lawn to make sure you don’t have patches that are noticeably thinner […]
Stink Bug Weapons
September 14th, 2011
Stink-bug problems are getting worse every year here in central Pa., but we’re starting to see some new weapons in this stinky battle. Until someone discovers an effective predator, here’s a rundown on assorted traps and strategies you can employ against brown marmorated stink bugs.
Double-Trouble Bug Problem Really Stinks
April 2nd, 2011
That imported brown marmorated stink bug that’s been harassing us by the gazillions inside in winter is shaping up as a new and widespread threat to landscape plants. That’s right… the stink bug is double trouble! Here’s the lowdown on what we’re facing…
What can I do to save my ash?
September 30th, 2010
The dreaded emerald ash borer has officially arrived in the Harrisburg area. Here’s what it is, how to tell if you’ve got any and how to decide whether to treat your ash trees.
Battling Japanese Beetles
June 28th, 2009
Japanese beetles are one of our worst garden pests, but they actually do more cosmetic damage than plant-killing destruction. Nevertheless, it can get pretty ugly. Here’s what to do if beetle damage crosses your threshold…
Is Your House Bugged?
October 8th, 2008
The brown marmorated stink bug is fast becoming one of our worst pest bugs — and maybe even a fairly destructive bug in the landscape (at least with fruit crops). This piece gives the rundown on what to do about stink bugs as well as three other bugs that commonly come indoors in fall — boxelder bugs, lady beetles and Western conifer seed bugs.
Tick alert
July 29th, 2008
Ticks are on the increase, and they pose a threat to gardeners — especially the small blacklegged tick that transmits Lyme disease. Here’s the low-down with tips on preventing them…