Tent Caterpillar – Control

Even at the posted speed limit along I-285 and Memorial …

Hemlock Adelgid – Website

Note from entomologist Keith Douce:

“This insect is indeed a …

Southern Pine Beetle

Several kinds of beetles ferociously attack drought-weakened pine trees in …

Ticks – Identification and Control

Ticks engender a strong get-it-off-me response because they can suck …

Mosquito Traps – Comments

When I asked subscribers to my “Georgia Gardener” e-mail newsletter …

Tent Caterpillars

Tent caterpillars in the wild black cherry trees along the …

Asian Ambrosia Beetle – Scientific Research (easy to understand)

Scientific papers are usually mind-numbing. However, we have to know …

Chigger – Control

“There was a little chigger and he wasn’t any bigger …

Insect Stings – Severity

Although a velvet ant sting can make you whoop and …

Identifying Insects, Plants and Animals

My neighbor Chrissy has taught me more about the insects …

Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation

Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape …

Tree Planting – Use Phosphorus Fertilizer

One of the great gifts of gardening in the South …

Bird Mites – Pesticide Mis-use

Beware of free pest control advice; it can be very …

Science Fair Project – Effect of Vibration on Plants

This is an idea for measuring the effect of vibration …

Lady Beetle (Ladybug) – Control on Your House

Someone recently took me to task for being so casual …

Hummingbirds – Not Appearing

This August, 2009 article by naturalist Charles Seabrook in the …

Raising Chickens – Resources

I taught a class on chicken incubation several years ago. …

Insects are Lovers Too

ROMANCE NOT JUST FOR HUMANS
By April Reese Sorrow
University …

Hummingbirds – Nectar Recipe

Few creatures are more fun to watch than hummingbirds at …

Fire Ants – No Control With Club Soda

My friend Eddie Rhoades is a unique individual…and his brother …