Occasionally we visit a property where something has been pulling bark off of trees. The owners are of course concerned that their trees will die and they demand to know who is responsible. The Possible Culprits There are a number of animals that sometimes remove bark from trees, ranging from black bears, to porcupines, beavers,…
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Weather has always a favorite subject of mine as a backyard gardener, and fruit grower. Since we live our lives in “seasons” with a new one coming not too many weeks away, (can’t get here soon enough seems to be the vibe I’m getting) I’m wondering what effects this odd winter season will have on…
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My daughter found a very strange bug that looks like it is full of blood. I thought it was a bed bug and took it to the University where they said it was a spider beetle. Doesn’t look like a spider to me. What’s it doing in my house? W. P., Melrose, MA Spider beetles…
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Pest Management Professional magazine recently conducted a survey of its readers about spider pests that they deal with on the job. The number one spider pest in the U.S. is apparently the American house spider. Coming in at number two is the wolf spider. You’ve seen wolf spiders. If you had to pick the scariest-looking…
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During National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, the Environmental Protection Agency wants to remind citizens once again of the importance of properly storing household chemical products like cleaning supplies and insect repellents. Children are, by far, the primary victims of accidental pesticide poisoning. Most poisonings happen in people’s homes and are preventable. Keep These Common…
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