Five pest groups, insects, and related arthropods, snails and slugs, vertebrates, plant disease agents, and weeds can cause problems in urba...
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Alabama homeowners can use this helpful resource to identify pests and diseases that might be affecting their fruit crops. The information i...
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Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are subject to serious damage from pests. As a result, a preventive spray program is needed. The follow...
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Effective control of plant parasitic nematodes, soilborne plant pathogens, and some weed pests is a serious challenge for farmers and home g...
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Landscapers and nursery producers consider wood-boring insects (borers) to be among the most difficult to control. Many of the most ...
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Learn to recognize, monitor, and manage thrips, a major pest of ornamentals. Thrips management requires thought about integration of control...
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The controlled environment in high tunnel systems is variable and requires daily inputs and planning during construction to effectively cont...
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Raised bed gardening is a convenient and easy way to produce homegrown vegetables. Unlike traditional in-ground gardening, where lots of spa...
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Diplodia tip blight is a common fungal disease caused by Diplodia sapinea (syn. Sphaeropsis sapinea). The fungus infects more than 20 differ...
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Learn key issues in planning and implementing a water-efficient landscape and know recommended drought-tolerant landscape plants.
A well-...
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Match Plants to the Site
Choosing plants is a fun part of landscaping. Before you plant, consider several factors. Placing the right plant ...
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Foodborne Illness: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 9 million cases of food poisoning each year, with 56,000 people be...
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