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.
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Bugs Category
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…
