Wildlife – Attracting

Rick Hindman recently sent me an e-mail requesting information on …

De-Icers – Damage to Plants

When ice and snow pile up it’s not unusual to …

Slug and Snail – Control

I found #133 under the clothes dryer recently. Unfortunately, I …

Deer – Summary of Different Control Techniques and Ideas

Rule #1 for minimizing deer damage to plants. Deer will …

Azalea Lacebug – Control

You may have seen the damage lace bugs do to …

Bluebird – Placing Houses

The first scouts of our bluebird population arrive in early …

Carpenter Bee Control – Bert’s Method

Carpenter bees are a most annoying spring nuisance. They hover …

Scale

Scale insects range from pinhead size to a quarter-inch in …

Trees – Planting Correctly

It is said that when you plant a tree you …

Yellowjacket – Spring vs Summer vs Fall Behavior Compared

Yellowjackets are a common, yet misunderstood, insect of the South. …

Ground bee identification

One of the benefits of experience is knowing when something …

Heron – Control

Every year, many pond keepers lose fish from their ponds …

Pansy – Caterpillar Damage

A skill that gardeners could practice more often is observational …

White Grub – Control in Lawns

It’s common to find one or two “C-shaped” white grubs …

Homeowner Q&A about Pine Beetles

The following was written by Terry Price, Georgia Forestry Commission.…

Saddleback Caterpillars

Saddleback caterpillars are one to one and a half inches …

Carpenter Bees – General Info and Control

Carpenter bees are seen throughout Georgia in spring and early …

Deer Control – Using a Scarecrow Device

From a local rose grower.

“We have a large lot …

Sweet Flag (Acorus) – Scale

Former Extension agent Christi Heidt reports an unusual problem: scale …

Millipede – Control

Spring rains often bring creatures which are not seen at …