June 23, 2010

Control of Birdsfoot Trefoil in the Lawn


Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a conspicuous plant in some lawns in June and July. Grown for pasture and hay, birdsfoot trefoil has escaped to roadsides and waste areas. It is

Evergreens Hit by Mother’s Day Cold Snap


 

Lightningbugs Putting on a Display


The flash of a lightningbug on a summers evening still inspires most of us to reach out and try to catch the enchanting light. Lightningbugs can be placed in a container for closer obser

Ascochyta Leaf Blight of Lawns


 

Japanese Beetle Season is Underway


The first reports of the Japanese beetle for the year have been received.   And so it starts.

Carpenter Bees Buzz and Bore


Carpenter bee calls and samples continue to arrive, and the reported distribution has spread northward since the last update on this "southern" insect.  See the map below.