Diagnose Lawn Problems in Maryland
… of a lawn problem. However, they can be caused by disease, insects, or an abiotic issue like dog urine or fertilizer … below ground, feed on grubs, beetles, other insects. Help aerate soil. 1-2” inch diameter holes in … Pulled up in patches. Skunks - feed on grubs and other insects in lawns. Rake to level the soil and reseed in the …
Women In Agriculture Webinar Series on Risk Management: Production
… to adapt a weed management program. Watch video Invasive Insects: Impacts in Agriculture Video Length: 1:12:07 | Date: June 10, 2020 Description: Insects can cause serious damage by feeding on crops, and … USDA defines specialty crops as “fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops …
Removing Invasive Plants and Planting Natives in Maryland
… A lot teeming with foreign invasive plants like Callery pear, English ivy, autumn olive, and … February 22, 2023 Key points Invasive plants are not native and harm the environment, economy, and even human … to their biology. Replace invasive plants with competitive native plant species that are appropriate for the soil and …
Old House Borer
… on the temperature, humidity, and beetle species, insects spend between several months to 2 - 5 years or more … vault or a large freezer for a period of time to kill the insects. A reputable antique dealer may also be of help in …
Vegetable and Fruit News-April 2022
Registration is Now Open For the Fall Session of “The Woods in Your Backyard” Online Course
… demonstrate essential skills and techniques (such as tree identification or crop tree release) and share the experiences of other woodland … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …
Cultivars of Native Plants
… Nurseries Updated: February 15, 2023 What are cultivars of native plants? We add native plants to our yards to attract and support pollinators …
A New Way to Fight Lyme Disease: Prescribed Fire
… have more built-up detritus, more bushes, and more dense tree canopies. Scientists have a fancy word for this: … areas, how to identify and control invasive plants and insects, and about news and regional online and in-person …
Cockroaches
Vines
… on or near the site? Will stinging or other nuisance insects be attracted to the vine? Does it exhibit rampant … more leaves, flowers, and fruit than vertical branches. Insects and diseases can cause damage to vines. Become an …