Latest Garden pests Stories

University faculty and local educators translate the latest research into best practices that are benefiting communities nationwide, say experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) May 28, 2013 The U.S. Cooperative Extension Program is approaching its 100-year anniversary – an important milestone for an organization that has helped to transform American agriculture since its founding in May 1914. Through the years, extension agents have taught farmers...

The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) points to the importance of early intervention when battling spurge, a weed that thrives in hot and sunny locations. LAWRENCE, KANSAS (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 Though the economy and housing market have begun to recover in the aftermath of the Great Recession, one unexpected impact still lingers. Landscape nurseries that saw fewer plant sales during the downturn are now battling weeds entrenched in unsold containers of perennials, shrubs and trees....

LEBANON, Pa., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Before putting spade to soil this spring, take care to avoid common garden mistakes. Plunging headlong into horticulture without thinking can lead to runaway lamb's ears, weeds gone wild or unwelcome garden guests and pests. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130408/NE90974 ) Following are practical tips from the gardening experts at Preen.com. Invasive plants. What might look like a find (so pretty and such a fast grower) may...

New initiatives have transformed how we gather and consolidate information about harmful invaders. Scientists with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) say it is important to use that information to take effective action before an infestation spreads. LAWRENCE, Kansas (PRWEB) March 26, 2013 Over the past decade, dozens of “early detection, rapid response” initiatives have been launched by states to keep invasive species from devastating natural habitats and damaging our economy....

Consumers are now equipped to eliminate pests and weeds, and nourish plants with cutting-edge, all-in-one technologies ATLANTA, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners have long tackled cumbersome backyard tasks by juggling and mixing multiple products with hopes of having a beautiful home and garden without troublesome weeds and pests. This year, the makers of Amdro® and Pennington® have eliminated the guesswork typically associated with pest and weed control and fertilization...

SCALFORD, England, January 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- January is the perfect time for keen gardeners to start making resolutions for the New Year. The team at Herpetosure Invasive Solutions Ltd [http://www.jknotweed.com ] is encouraging people who love their gardens to start the New Year off sensibly by seeking out the right solutions to protect their gardens from the threat of invasive species. Invasive species and weeds cause untold damage to gardens and green spaces....

RESCUE!® Japanese & Oriental Beetle Trap catches beetles that destroy lawns and ornamentals and cost millions in damaged property Spokane, WA (PRWEB) July 26, 2012 Gardeners are reporting this may be the worst Japanese and Oriental beetle season in years due to the mild winter and warm spring. These destructive beetles invade gardens and lawns, eating leaves, roots and blooms on everything from trees to prized roses and turfgrass while costing homeowners millions in property...

A new study recently published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management (JIPM) explains the best management practices for consideration and adoption by sod producers in the northeastern U.S. Two species of crane flies have become established across portions of northeastern United States and present an economic concern to the production sod industry. The infestation of production fields poses a threat to the quality of the developing sod product as well as a conduit for human-mediated...

What if there were an organic, easy-to-use, affordable and deadly effective way to rid lawns of pests at the grub stage? Today there is: Safer Brand Grub Killer (PRWEB) April 27, 2011 Available in a convenient, ready-to-spray concentrate that attaches directly to a garden hose for easy application, Safer® Brand Grub Killer is designed to kill cinch bugs, Japanese beetles, Oriental beetles, June bugs, pillbugs, sod webworms and other common pests. Unlike many lawn pest control...

Using commercially available parts, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and colleagues have developed a new automated system for detecting insects based on the peculiar sounds the insects make while moving.According to entomologist Richard Mankin of USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), one likely application will be to automate routine monitoring of industrial-scale traps, especially those placed in hard-to-reach areas like crawl spaces or near food processing...