You likely remember how the air was buzzing with 17-year periodical cicadas in 2004. Seventeen years have passed in a flash, and now it is time to face the cicadas again. While these insects can be noisy and a bit… Read More
Archive for the ‘Pest Awareness’ Category
How to Prevent Tree Infestations and Disease
Acting early to prevent tree infestations and disease can make all the difference between enjoying a beautiful, green landscape and one that’s plagued by problems all season long. By focusing on prevention rather than reaction, you can save money on… Read More
How to Identify and Treat Bagworm Damage
The Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis, otherwise known as a bagworm, is a moth caterpillar that hatches its eggs in early June and constructs a home, or “bag,” from its silk and the leaves and stems from its host plant. Because a bagworm… Read More
How to Control Mosquitos This Summer
Many of us will be spending more time outdoors during the summer. However, mosquitos will also be spending more time outdoors, and they can make enjoying the warm weather and long days very difficult. While most mosquito bites are merely… Read More
How to Control Common Winter Tree and Shrub Pests
While the dormant winter season is often seen as a time to take a break from full-time landscape care, there are still a few maintenance measures that are important. In particular, pests can still harm your trees and shrubs during… Read More
Be on Alert for the Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a pest severely damaging to plants and lawns, has recently had sightings confirmed in Harford and Cecil counties of Maryland. The planthopper is native to China, India, and Vietnam, but it was detected in Pennsylvania… Read More