April 6, 2011

Control of Nimblewill in Lawns


When Kentucky bluegrass and other cool-season grasses begin to green-up in spring, some home gardeners are dismayed to see brown spots in the lawn. In some cases, the brown spots are dead patc

Boxelder Bugs in the Springtime


Iowans are accustomed to seeing the familiar and well-known black-and-red boxelder bug (BEB) adults cluster on the south side of the house and invade during late fall in some years. Thes