Homeowner Q&A about Pine Beetles

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

Pesticides – Disposing

When my father died a few years ago our family …

Moth Control – Cedar Closets

At public gatherings on the first cool nights of winter, …

Tent Caterpillar – Control

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

Deer Control – Using a Scarecrow Device

From a local rose grower.

“We have a large lot …

Tools (Gifts) – Choosing

I was out working in the garden last weekend, doing …

Wildlife – Attracting with Good Habitat

Last week I listed food plants that attract wildlife to …

Tent Caterpillar Wine

The image above is not a tent caterpillar (see image …

De-Icers – Damage to Plants

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

Whitefly

Whenever we have a cold winter gardeners wishfully hope that …

Carpenter Bees – General Info and Control

Carpenter bees are seen throughout Georgia in spring and early …

Millipede – Control

Spring rains often bring creatures which are not seen at …

Yellowjacket – Spring vs Summer vs Fall Behavior Compared

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

Insect Stings – Severity

Although a velvet ant sting can make you whoop and …

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

Deer can cause a LOT of damage to a landscape …

Pine Beetles – Diagnosis and Control

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

Avoiding Stings

Dr. Paul Guillebeau is a writer, father and professional entomologist. …

Saddleback Caterpillars

Saddleback caterpillars are one to one and a half inches …

Slug and Snail – Control

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

Bagworm – Identification and Control

My colleague Newton Hogg used to say “When I can …