Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed again in the state of Nebraska. Find out what that means for your beloved ash trees, what you should be doing now, and what you can hold off for a little while longer. Continue reading
Category Archives: Insects
Good Night, Try To Sleep Tight…
Bed Bug Comparison by life stages. Photo by Jody Green
There may be more to the whole ‘Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite’ bedtime rhyme than you think. A recent survey has shown an increase in the areas’ bed bug population. So what exactly do these insect look like and how can you prevent their dreaded bite? Continue reading
Ahh… Its the Attack of the Pirate Bugs & Psyllids
Minute Pirate Bug. A tiny terror with a big bite.
We are all trying to make the most of these last warm fall days. While enjoying the last little bit of warm weather, tiny terrors seem to be everywhere. Find out what the little insects are up to and how you can keep from going nuts. Continue reading
Wolf Spiders, Crickets, & Boxelder Bugs… Oh My!
‘Furry’ Wolf Spiders
It’s here. It’s here. Fall is officially here! Bring on the pumpkin spice flavored everything and changing leaves, and who could forget the migrating wolf spiders and crickets. Not exactly what you had in mind for a peaceful fall? Find out how to start preparing now to keep these invaders from making themselves at home in your home. Continue reading
The Painted Lady Parade
Painted Lady Butterfly. Photo courtesy of CropWatch
Thistle Butterfly, Cosmopolitan, or Painted Lady Butterfly; no matter what you call them, the parade has been spectacular this year. This year has been a good year to see hundreds of butterflies fluttering around. Continue reading
Bewildered by Bagworms?
Evergreen bagworms on juniper. Photo courtesy Digital Diagnostic network.
Webworms & bagworms… are they the same thing? If not, why does it make a difference whether you have bagworms or webworms? It can make a big difference which insect you have to control and the damage that they cause. Correct identification is key to knowing how to control these pests. Continue reading
Tiny Terrors: The Voracious Japanese Beetle
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
Crickets, Spiders, & Boxelder Bugs… Oh My!
Boxelder Bugs
Warm days and cool nights signal that fall is almost here. The pumpkins are just about ready to be picked, the leaves will soon be in full color display and the wolf spiders and crickets will start migrating into the home. Not exactly what you had in mind for a peaceful fall? Find out how to start preparing now to keep these invaders from making themselves at home in your home. Continue reading
Grubs
Different species of grubs.
Happy Summer! June 20th marked the start of the summer season. Summer 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 of your summer fun time dealing with grubs.
Emerald Ash Borer in Nebraska
We can stop with the ‘if and whens,’ Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in the state of Nebraska. Find out what that means for your beloved ash trees and what you should be doing now and what you can hold off on for a little while longer.
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