Wildlife – Attracting

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

Chlordane – Gardening Nearby

For many years, homes were treated with chlordane to kill …

Termites – Spread Through Louisiana Mulch

The panicky emails about the potential spread of Formosan termites …

Termites – Understanding Contracts

Dr. Beverly Sparks, Extension Service entomologist, has compiled a list …

Termites – What to do When Found

One of my earliest childhood memories is the discovery that …

Termite vs Ant – Identification

Termites and ants are similar in that both have winged …

Termites – Planting Too Close to Foundation

Q: I have planted a vine close to the foundation …

Termiticide – Absorbed by Plants

Q: I had my house treated for termites six months …

Mulch – Not Against Foundation

Q: I have heard several different stories about placing pine …

Natural Pesticides – Effective?

Q: Are “natural” insecticides as effective as regular ones?

A: …

New House – Pine Straw

Q: We recently bought a newly constructed house. Why is …

Cherry Tree – Rotten Trunk

Q: We just bought a nice house in Marietta. This …

Pine Straw- Removal

Q: I have removed all pine straw from around my …

Vegetable Planting- Termites

Q: Is it safe to plant vegetables near termite baiting …

Termites – Inspection

Q: My termite inspector has asked to come in winter. …

Termites – Inspection time

Q: My termite inspector has asked to come in winter. …

Termites – Company investigation

Q: We just moved to Georgia and bought a split …

Oak Trees – Adding Dirt

Q: I am thinking of adding dirt to my lawn …

Cave Crickets – Preventing Termites?

Q: I was once told by a “good ole’ boy” …

Maple Tree – Planting flowers underneath

Q: I have a three-year old red maple tree. I …