Pansy – Caterpillar Damage

A skill that gardeners could practice more often is observational …

Japanese Beetles – Control Options

Most summers are favorable for Japanese beetles. The coppery-green beetles …

Tent Caterpillars

Tent caterpillars in the wild black cherry trees along the …

Roundup – Health Concerns

Good gardeners try to minimize the use of pesticides. But …

Mosquito Control – Health Effects from City Foggers

Mosquitoes are more than a summer nuisance. They can spread …

Green Light Product Chart

The Green Light Company distributes many useful garden pesticides.

The …

Mosquito Control – Automatic Misting Systems Not Recommended

Mosquito control can be a maddening exercise. No matter how …

Bird Mites – Pesticide Mis-use

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

Termites – What to do When Found

One of my earliest childhood memories is the discovery that …

Pesticides – Dissipation Rate

If you’re concerned about how long various pesticides stay in …

Azalea Lacebug – Control

You may have seen the damage lace bugs do to …

Pesticides – Disposing

When my father died a few years ago our family …

Yellow Jacket – Control With Glass Bowl

Yellow jackets can be a real pest in late summer …

Mosquito Control – Advice from the Experts

When it comes to mosquito control, over-the-fence advice is not …

Whale – Not Good to Eat

I build my reputation on research-based advice received from recognized …

Fipronil – Effect on Native Ants

In solving garden problems, I am often reminded that applying …

The Earth-Kind® Rose Program

Roses are one of the most desired of garden flowers. …

Lawn Fertilizer – Using Beer

Q: A friend told me about a trick he uses …

Sprayer – Cleaning

Q: How can I clean weed killer chemicals out of …

Weed and Feed Products – Not Recommended

Q: In your series of newspaper articles about weed control, …