by Taylor Clark | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
The milkweed bug is a colorful beetle that feeds mainly on grains. Its distinguishing characteristics are its long mouth part and its red and black outer colors. Although especially abundant in the south-eastern part of the United States, the milkweed bug has also...
by Taylor Clark | Feb 26, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Imagine grabbing a piece of wood to build your next log fire, only to find that the log crumbles in your hands, disintegrating into nothing but wood fragments and powdery dust. This is often a symptom of powderpost beetle damage. Common Signs of Powderpost...
by Taylor Clark | Feb 19, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Schefflera arboricola leaves with sooty mold (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Sooty mold is a thin, black layer of film found on the underside of fruit tree leaves, on the skin of fresh fruit, and also on many surfaces in and around the home. This mold grows rapidly...
by Taylor Clark | Feb 12, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
The red scale, also known as the California red scale, is a citrus pest native to southern China. Although especially fond of citrus trees, red scales can also be found on more than 70 other types of plants, most notably pumpkin and potato plants. These insects can...
by Taylor Clark | Jan 28, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
The hemlock, a popular pine tree located in many parts of North America and Asia, faces a serious threat according to ecological scientists. One would imagine that the threat to these large, ancient trees must come from giant predators or perhaps from disease....
by Taylor Clark | Jan 21, 2014 | Blog, Pest Identification, Tips
Farmers are battling an ever-growing rootworm problem, one that is becoming more difficult to handle with pesticides and other conventional methods. Is there a solution to the problem? Many farmers are turning to killer crops. More specifically, they are attempting to...
