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… wild in Connecticut in 1916; by 1938, it had spread to New Hampshire. Since then, its range has expanded widely … as far south as Louisiana, and as far west as Kansas. When this piece was first published in 2018, it was reported … when an infestation is detected early. Hand-pulling must remove the vine and all roots, to be bagged and disposed of …

… readily become resistant to pesticides. Spider mites are small and typically live on leaf undersides, so they often go … symptoms become severe. Identifying mites Mites are very small, with an oval or rounded shape, usually less than 1/16 … long (1-2 mm). Some velvet mite species are closer to 4 mm in length, while some spider mites are less than a …

… Sunburn on apples is an irreversible damage that occurs to the fruit (Fig. 1). Apples are susceptible to sunburn from … ball. Sunburn can be caused by heat or light, or both. When heat is the cause, ambient air temperature is not as … particle films leave residues that are often difficult to remove and must be washed off. In addition, constant …

… and rhododendrons in Maryland Site Spacing and mature size Disease and insect resistant plants Pruning Watering … at the base of the plants rather than overhead to minimize leaf wetness as much as possible. Fertilizing Fertilize … the upper and lower leaf surface. As larvae mature they curl the tips of the leaves with silk and feed inside the …

… on a wide range of plants. They are usually discovered in large numbers since they can reproduce quickly. Aphids feed … white wax attached to the end of the abdomen, as large as (or larger than) the body of the aphid itself Host … dinner for lynx spiders, lady beetles, long-legged flies, flower flies, and green lacewings." Photo: M. Talabac, …

… leaves may resemble oak leaves. Many people call the leaf form that resembles oak leaves ‘poison oak’. In reality, the … not constitute an endorsement by University of Maryland Extension.de Additional resources Climate Central - Poison Ivy in a Warming World (PDF)  The Ohio State University - Poison Ivy Information …

… weed management option that imposes minimal disturbances to the soil. Several types of commercial mowers including … In In conservation ecology, mowing may be used to shift plant succession and encourage native plant establishment … so that it favors native or other desirable plants. When to Mow Properly timed mowing can suppress unwanted …

… Source: USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Grass Dominance: A Common Habitat Challenge Not all … fact, quail generally prefer forb-dominated communities to grass-dominated ones. Many existing grasslands, whether they … remaining on the soil surface after planting. 3.3 Disked vs No-Till Researchers have found mixed results in the most …

… of flower colors including lilac, purple, white, pink, and a reddish hue.  Lilacs can become bare-bottomed or leggy … Glory’. Japanese tree lilac, Syringa reticulata, a lovely small tree or large shrub, h as moderate resistance to … are irregular dark spots on leaves sometimes ringed by yellow halos. Leaf spots quickly grow together and blight …

… non-native type of soft scale insect that can be difficult to manage as their waxy body covering shields them from … ( Acer ). Where to look Mature females, most noticeable when producing egg sacs, will mainly be found on the … obtaining good control from manual removal efforts alone, remove and replace the infested plants. Introduction to Scale …