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  • Manage Weeds Without Chemicals in Maryland

    … require regular monitoring, learning, and persistence! A variety of non-chemical methods will be needed based on … growth habit -- is it an annual, biennial, or perennial? Does it reproduce primarily by seed dispersal? Does it have perennial root structures like rhizomes or …

  • Rosemallow

    … becomes too large or if new plants are desired. In summer Japanese beetles, an alien invasive, may attack leaves and flowers, …

  • Grape Berry Moth

    … 2021 By Joseph Fiola, Ph.D. Grape Berry Moth Although the Japanese beetle is rapidly moving to the top of the list in …

  • Vegetable and Fruit News-July 2023

    … Announces New Strategy at Nutrient Management Summit. July insect scouting tips July insect scouting tips Gerald Holmes, … until this week have caused thrips and two spotted spider mite, TSSM ( Tetranychus urticae ) populations to become problematic in many vegetable fields. These pests feed by puncturing the outer layer of plant tissue... …

  • Branching Out Newsletter

    … Hackberry, and "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at the Japanese Angelica Tree. And don't forget the events calendar … the red maple, and "Invasives in Your Woodlands" looks at Japanese hop. And don't forget the events calendar and the …

  • Less Common Fruits for a Home Garden

    … Lake'). Photo: J. Traunfeld, UME Updated: April 14, 2026 Native fruit plants, including elderberry, pawpaw, serviceberry, and … given the proper location and care to thrive. The Maryland Native Plant Society maintains a list of area nurseries …

  • Crop Management

    … disease (defoliated by downy) or insects (heavily laced by Japanese beetles) the crop should be reduced.   Grower/winery …

  • Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) II - Scouting and Management

    …   Applications targeted for grape berry moth and Japanese beetles in mid-summer will be effective in managing nymphs in …

  • Grapevine Frost Damage II: Compensation, Management, and Potential Options

    … to keep foliage free of mildews and avoid excessive Japanese beetle feeding.   Shoot thinning and shoot …

  • Grow Tubes for Grapevines: The Drawbacks

    … the tubes. They also provide warmth and protection for Japanese Beetles and therefore high populations of insects can …