The two-spined trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus haematodus) is a large, predatory ant species found throughout much of South America. First detect...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Dogwoods are a beautiful signal of an Alabama spring. However, in recent years, Alabama Cooperative Extension pr...
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Kudzu is a frequent problem in residential areas. Learn various control methods and herbicide recommendations presented in an easy-to-read F...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — For gardeners or those that enjoy the outdoors, spring fever is one thing, but itching rashes and painful bliste...
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Some non-native plants introduced into our landscapes as ornamentals have escaped to become invasive weeds with negative impacts to our nati...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Jackie Meggison is a forest landowner in Pike County, Alabama. She is no stranger to the natural beauty of fores...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — The perfect opportunity to begin an educational journey in nature is here. The Alabama Cooperative Extension Sys...
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What is basal bark treatment?
Basal bark herbicide treatment is a control method in which an oil soluble herbicide is mixed with an oil car...
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Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s forestry, wildlife and natural resources team is proud to highlight the impact that people are ...
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Eastern baccharis is a showy, often ornamental bush native to the Coastal Plain. Within pine plantations and pasturelands, however, it is an...
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Ask any ecologist and they will tell you that planting native species in yards and gardens is crucial. However, you may wonder what constitu...
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