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Juniper Trees turning yellow #862752

Asked March 28, 2024, 3:51 PM EDT

Of two large juniper trees, one of them is turning yellow while the other stays vibrant green. Last year I did trim out some branches that had turned brown. This year notice entire tree is turning yellowish. Lots of rain so not need watering.

Lincoln County Oregon

Body mite? Lice? #862750

Asked March 28, 2024, 3:44 PM EDT

I was recently in California and came home itching, I have been able to capture two very small insects on my body, How can I get them identified?

District of Columbia County District of Columbia

Nellie Stevens Chlorosis #862740

Asked March 28, 2024, 2:55 PM EDT

Good Afternoon. Can you shed any light on the problem I am having with my Nellie Stevens? It is only 5 years old and is severely chlorotic and losing leaves like mad. BTW, I have other "Nellies" which are perfectly glossy and healthily dark green. I have just made an application of Iron, but wanted to see if you think that is what the problem is. If is is a more serious problem, I want to get it out of that location before I transfer the issue over the rest of my landscape. If it is a serious or communicable problem, would I need to remove soil, mulch etc from that location? Many thanks! So grateful for this valuable resource to the average gardener!



Harford County Maryland

What are Cacadas #862697

Asked March 28, 2024, 8:48 AM EDT

What are cicadas and how do you control them

Jackson County Oregon

Centipedes, Clover Mites, Fleas, Roly-Polys Springtails #862695

Asked March 28, 2024, 8:46 AM EDT

I have been dealing with a long running infestation of Springtails mostly (but occasionally centipedes and roly-polys and very often clover mites and fleas) in my home. I have been dealing with this problem since August of 2023, and nothing seems to be helping. Can you please offer any suggestions, such as purchased remedies, home remedies, possible sources for living/breeding so I can stop them at the source, etc. I have spent thousands doing the following: removing mulch, sealing with caulk open flooring/wall/bathroom areas, pest sprays inside the home (Ortho Home Defense, flea and tick sprays, etc.), lawn sprays, professional pest control services, purchasing de-humidiers, moisture bags, flea lamps/traps, and sticky traps, removing carpet from all floors and replacing with faux hardwood, replacing a leaky water spigot on exterior of home near foundation, air duct cleaning, steam cleaning, home remedies (apple cider vinegar, bowls of water with Dawn in them, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, vacuuming for hours each day, etc.). They have infiltrated everything: clothes, bedding, drawers, etc. Last summer they took over my whole life so much that I had to stay in a hotel for about 30 days just to have them off of me/get any sleep. Please help. Thank you. (I live in Fortville, IN now - I used to be a resident of Lansing and Portage, MI, but a friend suggested I reach out to you with the hopes that you could offer suggestions).



Ingham County Michigan

What to spray on fruit trees Mar/Apr 2023 #862682

Asked March 27, 2024, 10:42 PM EDT

Hello! We moved into a place in S. Albany with two ‘Asian pear’ (probably - they taste and look like Asian pears at least!) trees that are well-established (our neighbors suggested they are 15+ years old!) and a few dwarf fruiting trees (a pear, peach, and cherry) that were planted maybe in late ‘21 (we moved here in spring ‘22 - I suspect ‘curb appeal’ came into play!). The first year the Asian pears were great and I was able to can with them (pear conserve and pear butter - yum!). The last few years the Asian pears have been mealy and wormy, and the dwarves have never really bore much fruit (likely because they are very young - I picked two cherries last year after seeing blooms for the first time, we accidentally knocked down two pears before they were ripe the last two years; and while blooms were enjoyed last year, nothing resembling a peach yet!). My limited understanding is that the type of season we have may dictate what types of things to spray fruit trees for. So, what to spray, and when? If it’s helpful, the Asian pears have full blossoms already. The dwarves have just started budding leaves (and there’s some colorful buds maybe opening a few weeks out yet). What should we investigate further, what actions can we take next (and/or next year if we ‘missed the boat’), and (if needed) where can we procure sprays and other resources for future bountiful harvests? Thank you! - K

Linn County Oregon

What are local berries sprayed with? #862679

Asked March 27, 2024, 8:35 PM EDT

Hello! Every Spring & Summer, I really look forward to picking local strawberries and blueberries. Last year I noticed that the blueberries were slick with something sort of oily that looked like it had been sprayed on... and I saw a truck closeby that looked like it could have been the sprayer. And at another place, I saw strawberry plants that I had picked from one week, and the next week I drove by and saw all the plants were suddenly brown and dried up. I started wondering what all these plants might be sprayed with. Pesticides? herbicides? fungicides? I understand it's almost impossible to do organic growing all the time, unfortunately.. but I just want to know what I'm consuming. I could ask the people working there but sometimes they are young kids or it's possible the people wouldn't know (or they wouldn't tell the truth..?) Is there a standard practice that local growers use...? Thanks!

Wicomico County Maryland

Is this a termite? #862620

Asked March 27, 2024, 10:49 AM EDT

Found this bug coming in and out of a hole hear our foundation. Want to know if this looks like a termite?



Denver County Colorado

What’s wrong with my Madrone Trees? #862601

Asked March 26, 2024, 10:40 PM EDT

Hi, I live in Jackson County Oregon, and on the hillside in front of my house there are many oak and Madrone trees. Several of my Madrone seem to be rotting at the base of the tree. Can you help?



Jackson County Oregon

Locust tree bark breakages? #862599

Asked March 26, 2024, 9:14 PM EDT

Our locust tree has developed some worrisome cracks and bark peeling over the winter. We have watered it several times this winter, whenever there has been a longer dry stretch. I'm including some photos and would appreciate advice on how to help the tree.



Boulder County Colorado

Struggling jasmine #862588

Asked March 26, 2024, 7:19 PM EDT

In the past two months my star jasmine has started to look unhealthy. Many dry and brown leaves. I’m thinking it started with the icy weather in February but don’t know for sure. It’s fairly well established and has generally been healthy with an occasional period of spotty or dry leaves. What’s wrong and what can I do to help it recove



Multnomah County Oregon

Flying Insect Identification #862581

Asked March 26, 2024, 6:27 PM EDT

Looking to try to identify the flying bug in the enclosed photo that came into our place today. Can we take any actions to try to prevent future incursions? We live on the 11th floor and are unclear on the entry point. Note that we first sprayed this guy with Deet, to minimal immediate effect it seemed, and then with a mix of dish soap and water to disable it. Hopefully expanding the picture will give you the detail needed to make the identification. Thanks



Montgomery County Maryland

rust on hemlock branches #862544

Asked March 26, 2024, 1:27 PM EDT

A presumed hemlock we walk by every day "suddenly" has extensive rust-color on its stems. My questions are is this bad, is there anything we can do, and is the self-seeded tree actually hemlock (fairly near a very large hemlock).



Calvert County Maryland

Spring leaf cleanup #862530

Asked March 26, 2024, 10:54 AM EDT

I live in Anne Arundel county near Annapolis when is it safe to remove leaves and debris from garden beds so as no to disturb hibernating insect

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Signs of tulip disease? #862527

Asked March 26, 2024, 10:39 AM EDT

Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with the tulips in the pictures below? Only one has signs of insect damage, and I was wondering what kind of critter would chew the middle of a flat leaf like that. Could it be a snail? The rest of my tulips are looking healthy. Only a few have signs of problems (beige or red streaks on partially wilted leaves, small bulb development). I figure five out of 250 isn’t too bad, but I’m wondering if I should dig them up if it’s a fungal disease? I don’t want it to spread.



Anne Arundel County Maryland

how should I treat a hemlock wooly adelgid insect infestation? #862517

Asked March 26, 2024, 8:51 AM EDT

Now that imidacloprid is out of use, how should I treat a wooly adelgid infestation in a hemlock tree? I have had previous success with an oil spray in the same tree years ago. Also, could you recommend a sprayer that would reach 12 feet up? Only the lower branches are infected. Thanks for the help.

Howard County Maryland

Seeking pollinator-friendly treatments to control oystershell scale on an ash tree #862506

Asked March 25, 2024, 8:15 PM EDT

An ash tree on my property east of Colorado Springs has had oystershell scale for a number of years. In the past, I have used root-applied systemic neonics, recommended by an arborist. However, I am hosting a bee hive for a local beekeeper and am looking for ways to help the tree without harming the bees.

Do you have any suggestions?

El Paso County Colorado

Can you help? #862482

Asked March 25, 2024, 3:25 PM EDT

I live in Waldport and have bees in my attic. I am wondering if you can direct me to someone who can remove them without harming them.

Lincoln County Oregon

Pest disrupting brick mortar #862478

Asked March 25, 2024, 2:58 PM EDT

What pests would bore into mortar as shown in attached images?



Oakland County Michigan

Blaberus giganteus? #862411

Asked March 24, 2024, 7:05 PM EDT

I saw the attached insect near the entrance to the Kensington Maryland Safeway at 5:45 p.m. on March 24, 2024. It was easily as long as my finger. Is this a Brazilian cockroach? Is it non-native?



Montgomery County Maryland

Boxwood and Chickadees #862405

Asked March 24, 2024, 5:04 PM EDT

Hi, what are blackcap chickadees foraging on my boxwood. Are they after an insect? I’ve never seen this before. What, if anything thing, should I do?



Berrien County Michigan

Yellowing leaves on My Boxwood? #862395

Asked March 24, 2024, 3:20 PM EDT

What could be causing the yellowing leaves on my boxwood?

Wood County Ohio

Tri color beech #862391

Asked March 24, 2024, 2:56 PM EDT

I have powdery substance on the underside of the leaves of my Tri colored beech tree. How to I prevent it?



Marion County Oregon

insect eating leaves of citrus trees #862389

Asked March 24, 2024, 2:36 PM EDT

I have seven citrus trees such as Myers Lemons in containers and I keep them inside during the winter months. Something is eating the leaves aggressively and I have not been able to stop them with insecticide soap spray and neem oil stray. I have never been able to actually see what is doing it. The only evidence I see is damaged leaves and an occasional tiny spider-like web. The problem also has moved from one tree to another.

What can I do to eliminate these pests?



Weld County Colorado

Native Worm Species for Boulder County #862379

Asked March 24, 2024, 12:55 PM EDT

I'm transitioning my yard to Colorado native plants and am thinking about getting into in-ground vermicomposting using a worm bin. However given all the effort I'm putting in above ground, I do not want to use a non-native worm species. Can you recommend any worm species native to Colorado that I could use for this?

Boulder County Colorado