Controlling Mosquitoes
… Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Photo: Ary Farajollahi, … repellants and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding sites in your yard are two of the most … effective things you can do to protect yourself from mosquito bites. In some communities, spraying for mosquitoes …
Mosquito Control
… In Dorchester County , please call Mosquito Control at 410-543-6626. The Maryland Department of Agriculture Mosquito Control Program is described here . Visit the … Mosquito Control …
Damselflies, Dragonflies and Earwigs
Recognizing and Preventing Avian Pox in Small Flocks (FS-979)
… an infected bird. Following feeding on infected birds, the mosquito is capable of mechanically transmitting the virus to …
Outdoor Insects in the Home Landscape
Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
… natural food sources and cover for birds, small mammals, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Native plants offer … to provide food (nectar, seed) and shelter for birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Add a trail in a wooded … a mix of shrubs, annuals, perennials, and herbs to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Plant a butterfly …
August Gardening Tips and Tasks
… A perennial garden with native swamp verbena (Verbena hastata) in bloom. … seed heads. See our three-part seed saving video series for seed collection and storage tips. Check with your local … program for upcoming seed and plant shares. Plan to cover your vegetable garden soil with a cover crop . Crimson …
June Gardening Tips and Tasks
… moisture. Keep mulch away from the trunk or stem. Edible plants Perpetual spinach, Malabar spinach, leafy amaranths, … species rely on grasses for food. Consider planting a native grass like little bluestem ( Schizachyrium … Great spangled fritillaries are active. Support this native butterfly and other wildlife by recognizing and …
Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: The Dragonfly
… behavior has led to the dragonfly earning the nickname “mosquito hawk.” Specific dragonflies also have the common …
Pollinator Friendly Plant Production 2: Controlling Insect Pests (FS-1095)
… Sara Tangren , and Stanton Gill FS-1095 | February 2020 Pollinator Friendly Plant Production 2: Controlling Insect … insect damage to a minimum. To promote your product as pollinator friendly, you must select materials that have … (figure 1) and other beneficial insects (figure 2). Pollinator-friendly pest management is an integrated and …