Unseasonably Warm Winter May Have Cost in Spring, Summer - WKRC TV Cincinnati

Unseasonably Warm Winter May Have Cost in Spring, Summer WKRC TV Cincinnati That coupled with no snow and no sub-zero temperatures has brought new life to plants and insects that are normally fast asleep this time of year. February color is not unheard of for winter aconite. But a bee visit on February 6th says a lot about the ...

Storms may have killed off many stink bugs - Baltimore Sun

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Storms may have killed off many stink bugs Baltimore Sun Working at the agriculture department's Appalachian Tree Fruit Research Station in West Virginia, Leskey is hoping to isolate a male-produced pheromone that attracts stink bugs of both genders. "Bug chemistry can be fairly complicated in the types of ... and more »

Beaumont Juice Plant Chief Executive Officer Details Citrus Pest Concerns - Patch.com

Beaumont Juice Plant Chief Executive Officer Details Citrus Pest Concerns Patch.com There is no quarantine on citrus in the Pass, and treated fruit is safe to eat after washing, Tanouye said, but she warned residents against transporting any citrus cuttings, plants or trees. "This does not affect humans, does not affect your pets, ... and more »

Leaf miner major pest for young citrus - Bakersfield Californian

Leaf miner major pest for young citrus Bakersfield Californian For bearing and non-bearing trees, homeowners can use imidacloprid (Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus, Vegetable Insect Control concentrate) to help alleviate the problem. This is a systemic pesticide that can be used once during the season. and more »

Gardening: Fruit trees ... the bear essentials - Marconews

Gardening: Fruit trees ... the bear essentials Marconews By EILEEN WARD Blossom and fruit drop and fruit splitting are fairly common problems for fruit trees. While losing blossoms and small fruit from your fruit trees can be disturbing it is usually a natural process. Trees which bloom profusely like the ...