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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Las temperaturas están bajando y eso solo puede significar dos cosas. Halloween llegará pronto y los ratones comenzarán a migrar hacia adentro. Tome algunos pasos ahora para asegurarse de que los “invitados” que vienen a su casa sean los lindos disfrazados, no los peludos y no bienvenidos.
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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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Whether you pronounce it toe-may-toe or ta-mah-toe, either way you say it they are both delicious. Tomatoes are grown in over 86 percent of home gardens in the United States, making them the most popular homegrown vegetable. There are many common diseases and problems that can plague tomatoes. With a little help, you can keep your tomatoes in tip top shape.
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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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Have you noticed cedar trees with orange globs? It looks like the trees have started growing orange jelly. There is a fungus among us. Find out what you can do now that infection has happened and if there is anything you can do to prevent it in the future.
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Ahhh… summer. The ‘official’ start to summer is June 21, but you can bet we have already felt those summer temperatures. The start of summer is more than just about barbecue and popsicles, its also an important date to keep in mind if you are controlling yellow nutsedge.
Continue readingNow that spring has sprung, it is the perfect time to get out into the landscape and take inventory of how the plants fared during the winter. We might have thought it was a ‘mild’ winter by Nebraska standards, but some of our trees thought otherwise. Winter desiccation is the major culprit for browning trees and the extent of damage to plants might not be fully realized until now.
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Do you enjoy plants and gardening? Are you looking to learn more and hone your skills but don’t know where to go? The Extension Master Gardener program will educate you on many aspects of horticulture, allow you to test your knowledge and skills, all while serving your local community.
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Carpenter ants are one insect that are 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 might be possible to control them.
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