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Unwanted Pool Guests

Honey Bees – When summer weather turns hot and dry, honey bees (and other insects) will frequently seek out any …

Tulip tree scales and white fluffy lady beetle larvae on a tulip poplar twig. Photo:SD Frank

Natural Enemies in Disguise

Tulip tree scales and other soft scales are maturing and producing a lot of honeydew. This makes people notice …

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Red Headed Flea Beetles in Nurseries

Adapted from original content by Danny Lauderdale. Several growers have reported red headed flea beetle adults on plants that …

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Cool Weather - Uncool Pests

Colder temperatures are often accompanied by a surge in what we call “occasional invaders” and that “occasion” is now. We …

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Will Neonicotinoids on Milkweed Hurt Monarchs?

Originally posted on ecoipm.org. Monarch butterflies are worth protecting because they have ecological, aesthetic, cultural, and educational values. Monarch abundance …

Cover photo for Monitor Pine Needle Scales

Monitor Pine Needle Scales

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New Regional Pest Management Guide

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