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… of poultry (chickens, turkeys, quail, etc.), goats, sheep, bees, or rabbits. More unusual, innovative “livestock” like … slaughter within city limits. Poultry, goats, rabbits, bees, and composting earthworms are often integrated into … , which is the  production of fish and plants together. Bees: UMD Extension keeps a list of beekeeping resources …

… fruit juices, oozing sap, honeydew excreted by sap-feeding insects, and nutritional liquids produced by their young. … color. Nests are located in sheltered hollows (such as tree cavities or wall voids), under building eaves or tree branches, or in the ground (such as in an old rodent …

… active ingredient, application rate, plant species, and environmental conditions. Pollinators can pick up … of plant leaves and stems at night (guttation). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  has taken steps to reduce … it from coming to your yard to mate or eat. Most plant problems are caused by environmental and cultural factors, …

… region. General Resources Got Bugs? Get Bats!  - University of Maryland Extension Fact Sheet FS-791 IPM Series - Shade … Southern Pine Beetle Maryland Dept. of Agriculture Spotted Lanternfly Maryland Department of Agriculture …

… between rows. Use dried grass clippings (not treated with lawn herbicides), leaves collected from last fall, sections … conservation areas. Nesting can be deterred by increasing lawn density as these bees prefer sandy, well-drained areas … chemical control methods for invasive jumping worms. For identification help, send photos to  Ask Extension . Diseases …

… yard and garden tips Sustainable Gardening Take part in Pollinator Week! This is an annual celebration of the … oxygen. Making compost at home is a solution.   Weeds are easier to manage when they are young and small and the … four life stages (instars) through July. Be aware of what their different life stages look like. Report any SLF …