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  • Yard and Landscape

    … and outdoors in Maryland, how to identify and manage problems while respecting the environment. Annuals, … Identify & manage common weeds Invasive plants Lawn weeds Wildlife Attracting wildlife, how to identify and manage problems caused by …

  • For Biosecurity, Keep Doors Closed

    … Leaving end doors open between flocks only invites curious wildlife, and whatever pathogens that may be carrying with … between flocks, Moyle said the open doors invite curious wildlife, and whatever pathogens they may be carrying, into the house. Moyle said he’s seen wildlife such as raccoons, vultures and eagles, walk into …

  • Vegetable Pest - Cats

    … cats also serve as an important reservoir for human and wildlife diseases like ringworm, toxoplasmosis, … when they kill songbirds, fish, and other aquatic wildlife around backyard ponds, defecate in garden soil, and … owners to keep them indoors. Related information Vegetable Problems Caused by Wildlife … Vegetable Pest - Cats …

  • Poor Germination of Vegetable Seeds

    … shallow may wash away, fail to germinate or be eaten by wildlife. The rule of thumb is to plant seeds at a depth that … germination. Seedbeds should be kept uniformly moist. Wildlife Wild animals like voles, chipmunks, birds, and … germinated. Below are some tips for minimizing wildlife problems: A 3-foot high fence of chicken wire or other …

  • Introduction to Invasive Plants in Maryland

    … Examples of the negative impact on pollinators, wildlife, and natural areas caused by invasive plants Many … citizens who appreciate the beauty and diversity of our wildlife heritage. Motorists and pedestrians pass through a … scenery, and the people who enjoy it suffer. What other problems do invasive plants create? Invasive plants cause …

  • Miscellaneous

    … (cherry trees and honeylocust) 16Sep23, 16Jul29 Diagnosing problems 20May29 Dieback, arborvitae 23Oct27 Dieback, … Fertility management - Saturated soils and potential problems 16May20 Fertility management - Soil or soiless media … 18Jun08 , 18Jun01 Weed control in containers 17Apr28 Wildlife 23Jun23 (raccoons) Wings, how insects got their …

  • Natural Area Management Services webinar series

    … 2 (Spring 2021): Advanced Level II Creating and Enhancing Wildlife Habitat  (Webinar #1 of the Natural Area Management … State Extension Dealing with Uninvited Guests: Addressing Wildlife Conflicts  (Webinar #2 of the Natural Area … Chesapeake Bay). Improving Tree Health and Managing Deer Problems: A Case Study Approach (Webinar #2 of the Natural …

  • Tips for Submitting Photos to Ask Extension

    … near a water source, is it a high or low-sun area? Plant problems and plant identification Problems Take photos of all symptomatic parts of the plant. … Extension. Photo credits: TJ Savereno, Forestry and Wildlife Extension Agent, Clemson University unless otherwise …

  • Agronomy News-June 2023

    … for Corn and Soybeans Public Land & Private Partnerships Wildlife Seminar Luke Macaulay, Wildlife Management Specialist, University of Maryland … Resources, Director Pat Emory of the Delaware Fish& Wildlife Division, Dan Murphy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife

  • Serviceberry: An Early-Flowering Maryland Native Tree

    … the fruits inedible for people (but still useful for wildlife). They are also susceptible to fire blight, … bugs and spider mites sometimes can be a problem also. Wildlife: Serviceberries are highly valuable to native wildlife. The early flowers provide pollen and nectar to a …