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  • Rosemallow

    … beds. Wildlife:  Blossoms are pollinated by larger bees, especially our native Hibiscus Bees. They are also visited by hummingbirds … the Checkered Skipper. Related information Recommended Native Plants for Maryland Pollinator Gardens Additional …

  • Maryland Regional Crop Reports

    … in the fall armyworm trap or western bean cutworm traps. Japanese beetles are clipping corn silks, but with the kernels already … vegetative development and will shortly begin flowering. Japanese Beetle pressure in soybeans has been of primary …

  • Vegetable and Fruit News-July 2023

  • Less Common Fruits for a Home Garden

    … kiwi, though mild damage from spider mites, thrips, and Japanese beetles is possible. Additional resources (PDF) Hardy kiwi … which can prevent fruiting. (“Fuyu” means “winter” in Japanese.) Persimmons are usually dioecious – male and female …

  • Branching Out Newsletter

    … in the  Woodland Wildlife Spotlight , and Chinese and Japanese Wisterias in  Invasives in Your Woodland,  as well … wild turkey in the Woodland Wildlife Spotlight , and Japanese privet in Invasives in Your Woodland , as well as … belted kingfisher in the  Woodland Wildlife Spotlight,  Japanese honeysuckle in  Invasives in Your Woodland , what …

  • 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

    … but know they are in the area, scouting for and monitoring Tree-of-Heaven (TOH) or other hosts (Sumac, Sycamore, Black Walnut, …

  • Starting a New Lawn

    … summer patch, and is more sensitive to drought damage and Japanese beetle grub feeding. Performs best on open, sunny …

  • 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 …