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  • Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid - Atlantic Region

    … also cause damage to your coops, barns, or fields. These problems are even worse if the birds are pets or part of a … of animal footprints, visit https:// dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Documents/Key-Common-Mammal -Tracks.pdf. The Type of …

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  • The Challenge of Growing a Lawn in Maryland

    … Updated: August 14, 2024 It’s time to rethink our lawns and landscapes A lush green lawn is often expected as … University, Department of Horticulture Expectations about lawns are high -- and often unrealistic Does a home lawn have … to aquatic life (Source: USGS). And pesticides applied to lawns may be tracked inside homes by people and pets where …

  • Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid-Atlantic Region (FS-1132)

    … also cause damage to your coops, barns, or fields. These problems are even worse if the birds are pets or part of a … of animal footprints, visit https://dnr.maryland .gov/wildlife/Documents/Key-Common-Mammal-Tracks.pdf. The Type of …

  • Branching Out - Summer 2021

    … your woodlands. Our regular features include the "Woodland Wildlife Spotlight," "Invasives in Your Woodland," plus the … from September 6 to November 15. Learn more >> Woodland Wildlife Spotlight: Sharp-shinned Hawk Andrew A. Kling, … practices to manage habitat to support wildlife and reduce problems. Join us to learn more about The webinar is free, …

  • Gray mold or Botrytis of Vegetables

    … tomato blossom Related information Tomatoes Vegetable Problems Caused by Nonliving Factors Vegetable Problems Caused by Insects Vegetable Problems Caused by Wildlife … Gray mold or Botrytis of Vegetables …

  • Rodent Control on Small Poultry Farms

    … are several different types of rodents that can cause problems on farms, the two most common are  House mice (Mus … you will also need to consider children, pets, and or wildlife that might come in contact with traps or bait. Each … livestock (including free-range poultry), and untargeted wildlife. They can be acquired from any pest control …

  • Wireworms and Maggots - Vegetables

    … maggot , onion root maggot, and wireworms cause similar problems. Adult flies emerge in spring and mated females lay … Rotate alliums with unrelated crops to reduce insect problems. Avoid adding fresh manure to the garden. Wireworms … Problems Caused by Diseases Vegetable Problems Caused by Wildlife … Wireworms and Maggots - Vegetables …

  • Lawn Alternatives

    … yards can make a difference for birds, insects, and other wildlife. Low-Impact Landscaping Law in Maryland Maryland … provide pollution prevention, and create habitat for wildlife," as per the Low-Impact Landscaping Law that went … seldom require fertilizers, and have few pest or disease problems. Maryland native switchgrass  (Panicum virgatum) , …

  • Recovering Northern Bobwhite Quail: A Guide to Habitat Management (FS-2023-0683)

    … for a suite of birds, as well as for pollinators and other wildlife species. Northern bobwhite require a specific type … improvement efforts have taken place, such as at Nanticoke Wildlife Management Area. Given the extirpation of quail from … This early successional habitat can provide quality wildlife habitat, especially for many declining bird species …