Have you ever gotten something out of the cupboard only to find moths, webbing, or caterpillars inside? If so, you are not alone. Pantry pests seem to pop up out of nowhere in stored food goods. Find out what the common pests are and what you can do about them.
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Daylight Savings time has ended, and it is time to ‘fall back’ once again. Fall brings about cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and boxelder bugs and other home invading pests by the millions. Find out what you can do to help keep these pests from invading your home.
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Carpenter ants are one insect that is often misunderstood. They are an important part in the circle of life in decaying wood. Knowing a little more about these insects will help to understand why they are in a specific location and whether or not it is a good idea to control them.
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¡¡Son baaaaccck!! Así es, los escarabajos japoneses están de vuelta. ¿Qué es exactamente un escarabajo japonés y por qué deberíamos preocuparnos? Saber un poco sobre estos pequeños terrores ayudará a evitar que su paisaje se convierta en su próxima comida.
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They’re baaaaccck!! That’s right, the Japanese beetles are back. What exactly is a Japanese beetle and why should we be concerned? Knowing a little bit about these tiny terrors will help keep your landscape from becoming their next meal.
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The first official day of summer is almost here. June 20th marks the start of the summer season. This means a good time for cookouts, picnics, swimming, and grub control. Not exactly what you had in mind for summer fun? Knowing the pest and its habits can help keep you from spending all your summer fun time dealing with grubs.
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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) confirmed the first finding in the state of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in a tree located in Omaha in 2016. Nebraska will be the 27th state to confirm the presence of the pest since 2002. More recently, this pest has been confirmed in Kearney.
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Jumping worm adult with characteristic clitellum, which is light colored, flush with body, and encircles the entire body (Photo: J. Green)
Autumn is officially here. For many of us that means jumping for joy, for pumpkin spice latte, cozy sweaters, and cooler temperatures. There is another jumping thing that won’t bring as much joy into our lives as the lattes. Continue reading
Japanese Beetles on soybean plant, Photo by Roger Schmidt, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bugwood.org
They’re baaaaccck!! That’s right, the Japanese beetles are back. What exactly is a Japanese beetle and why should we be concerned? Knowing a little bit about these tiny terrors will help keep your landscape from becoming their next meal. Continue reading
Tree on the far left was killed by pine wilt.
There is a problem affecting pine trees in Nebraska, pine wilt. Pine wilt is caused by a tiny organism that can produce big problems. With a little education you can be well informed on this problem and know what to do if it happens. Continue reading
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