The spotted lanternfly nymphs undergo four stages as they mature toward adulthood. During the first three stages, the insect is black with white spots. During the fourth and final stage before adulthood, the nymph becomes bright red, covered in black… Read More
Archive for the ‘Pest Awareness’ Category
5 Things You Need to Know About Bagworms
Bagworms can pose a serious threat to your landscape, particularly to trees and shrubs. At Scientific Plant Service, we aim to provide you with the knowledge to identify, manage, and treat these pests effectively. Here are five essential things you… Read More
Summer Outdoor Safety Tips for Common Pests and Plants
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, tend to your landscape, and appreciate the flourishing plants and wildlife around you. However, summertime also sees an increase in pests and plants aggravating our lives. As more people spend time… Read More
Look Out for Winter Lawn Pests
While many plants and animals go dormant during the winter, you may forget about pests. While you may not notice pests as often as you do in the summer, many may be holed up in your lawn riding out the… Read More
How to Prepare Your Lawn for Tick and Mosquito Season
As the warm temperatures of spring and summer arrive, you should prepare your home and lawn for tick and mosquito season. These pests can pose health threats to your family and your pets and can be a nuisance that prevents… Read More
Five Signs of Grub Damage in Your Lawn
Lawn grubs are one of the most aggravating pests your lawn can encounter. These larval insects feed on and damage your grass at the root level. When the root system is compromised, your lawn can’t intake the water and nutrients… Read More
The Spotted Lanternfly: What You Need to Know About This Pest
The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species that has spread throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. This year the spotted lanternfly is more prominent, and the time to treat this pest is now. But what does… Read More
Pest Management Services for Spring and Summer
Spring and summer can be wonderful seasons that allow for plenty of fun outdoors. However, while your lawn may be beautiful and your garden may be growing, pests often emerge that threaten your comfort as well as your landscape’s beauty… Read More
How to Control Asian Tiger Mosquito Populations In Your Yard
Many Maryland residents may have thought that the peak of mosquito season was over. Mother Nature had other plans. The recent winds of Hurricane Ida have transported swarms of Asian Tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) up from the Gulf of Mexico…. Read More
Are Fall Armyworms Destroying Your Turf?
This August, many Maryland property owners have noticed a shocking increase in damage to their tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass turf. What is causing this sudden collapse? The tropical storm Elsa, which occurred around August 9th, may be a primary… Read More
When to Apply Grub Control
Grubs are the lawn-damaging larvae of Japanese beetles, European chafers, Oriental beetles, and others. These white and C-shaped grubs feast on organic matter in your soil, including the grassroots. If your lawn has a grub problem, you will likely notice… Read More
Mosquito Control Tips for the Summer
As summer approaches, mosquitos will become more prominent and more bothersome. If you have a garden on your property, you may be too focused on eliminating weeds and pests to realize that mosquitos use your landscape as a breeding ground…. Read More