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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

Possible Cottonwood Borer #862375

Asked March 24, 2024, 11:47 AM EDT

So I first found an insect like this in my hair, it was twice this size. The next day I found two like the one pictured on my basement floor. I’ve had pest control regularly every other month for about 1.5 years now. Have never seen this insect until now. Should I be worried they might be eating my house?



Genesee County Michigan

Mason Bees #862371

Asked March 24, 2024, 11:04 AM EDT

What is going on with my mason bees???? So sad. Do you have a fact sheet?



Lorain County Ohio

Rose pest #862316

Asked March 23, 2024, 1:02 PM EDT

What pest is this on my rose and how should I treat it?



Queen Anne's County Maryland

I need help identifying this insect in order to treat it. #862285

Asked March 22, 2024, 7:48 PM EDT

I have a unheated, 6 x 10 greenhouse. I live in Bend, OR. I have been using this greenhouse for 8 years to grow tomatoes and peppers. 2 years ago this tiny red insect showed up. When I look at it with a magnifying glass it is oval in shape and has ridges across its "shell". It covers every surface in my greenhouse - metal, wood, rock, leaves, fruit and stems. Every thing on the internet wants to ID it as scale, but it appears much smaller. I have sprayed it off with water and used neem oil. Neither have worked. The plants don't die but don't really do that well either. I'm not super excited about using a more harsh method but will if I have to.  Please help. 



Deschutes County Oregon

What is this ant I found in my house? A problem? #862275

Asked March 22, 2024, 4:55 PM EDT

I found 2 fast-moving ants in my house yesterday, on the floor next to a sliding glass door. I have noticed a few over the winter in the house (never more than one at a time). I took a photo of one near to an inch tape measure. I captured one and have it in a little yellow pill bottle.



Anchorage County Alaska

Insects irritating to Gardener #862248

Asked March 22, 2024, 12:44 PM EDT

I am planning to join a community garden to grow vegetables. Former gardeners there have told me that this garden is infested with "chiggers". They burrow into the skin of the gardener, and cause itching and inflammation. Several people have quit the garden over it. Even people who cover all exposed skin have had a problem. Not all people seem infected by them. A community garden on the other side of the building, on the same block, does not have this problem. What are these insects? Is there a way to rid the garden of them?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Fruit trees #862246

Asked March 22, 2024, 12:30 PM EDT

Im planting apple pear and peach trees. What insect or dieses do I need to watch out for in meridian township area

Ingham County Michigan

MSUE Calendar for Tree Trimming to Prevent Disease/Insect Infestation #862239

Asked March 22, 2024, 11:09 AM EDT

Does MSUE maintain a calendar for recommended trimming windows to prevent the spread of disease and insect movement? Where would I be able to find this calendar?

Ingham County Michigan

Insect infestion in our house #862227

Asked March 22, 2024, 9:46 AM EDT

Hi there, We live in Ely Minnesota and about 1 month ago we started noticing tiny, grey, winged insects (.3cm) that are attracted to our windows and lights in our home. We don't have any plants and we don't keep any uncovered food on our counters. Food in our pantry is sealed and the bugs don't seem to be attracted to our sink/drain. We do heat our home using wood and I am wondering if the bugs came inside via wood in our woodpile. We do have a black lab in our home but the bugs are not anywhere around her or her bedding - they are just around our windows, window sills and lights. There are a lot of them, they quantity seems to be increasing and I am wondering how to get rid of them. I dust, vacume, mop and clean regularly. I would appreciate any suggestions you can provide on how to get them out of our home. Thank you for your help!



Lake County Minnesota

Tree Borer ID #862218

Asked March 22, 2024, 6:22 AM EDT

Good morning. Can you help me identify a tree boring insect that leaves a black tarry substance under the bark?

Harford County Maryland

Bark beetle inquiry #862202

Asked March 21, 2024, 7:24 PM EDT

Hello, I'm concerned I may have bark beetles on my property, see attached pictures. I also notice sapsuckers (woodpecker bird family) are on a few of my trees often. I have had two arborists come to my property and tell me birds making a bunch of holes in the tree is a sign there are bark beetles in them. Thanks for letting me know what you think. Best, Josie



Washington County Oregon

Fertilize Colorado Blue Spruce? #862199

Asked March 21, 2024, 6:53 PM EDT

My 50-foot Colorado blue spruce had significant dieback the past two years. Should it be fertilized?

Denver County Colorado

Flat Headed Apple Trees Borer #862167

Asked March 21, 2024, 1:54 PM EDT

Hello, I found these holes that are weeping on my gravity apple tree. It's a relatively young tree, maybe 5th or 6th leaf. The holes are roughly a quarter inch, maybe a little smaller and just appeared recently. Are these apple tree borer? Thank you



Marion County Oregon

Boxwood blight #862162

Asked March 21, 2024, 1:34 PM EDT

Not certain what to do about boxwood blight, and how to figure out whether it is in my soil soil or if I just should remove the affected plants and replant? if soil contaminated, what plants could thrive in the soil? 2nd request



Howard County Maryland

Insect damage on Honeylocust tree #862157

Asked March 21, 2024, 1:06 PM EDT

Heavy snow damaged my 30 year old Honey locust tree.  During clean up, I noticed numerous small holes (1mm) along the large branches that broke,  see photos. 

Having an Arborist come over next week, 3.26.2024.



Adams County Colorado

plant for arbor #862153

Asked March 21, 2024, 12:47 PM EDT

I live in Silver Spring, MD and am looking for recommendations for ideally a flowering plant or just green that will be good to grow up and over my arbor? Hearty and easy to maintain. Thanks! JIm

Montgomery County Maryland

Leaves dying #862144

Asked March 21, 2024, 12:03 PM EDT

Good morning. I have four separate plants all along the south phasing fence that seem to be suffering in the last few weeks to month. All of them have had progressively drying and/or browning leaves. Then drop the leaves. Historically, aside from the azalea, the jasmine, Wygelia, and other plant have been robust. No other plants in my yard or suffering. It seems too long since the ice storm for it to have been from that. Thank you so much for your time. I love that I have the opportunity to ask you questions!



Multnomah County Oregon

Black currant pollination and fruit set #862135

Asked March 21, 2024, 10:23 AM EDT

We are wanting to establish some black currant plants, on our rebuild site after the Holiday Farm Fire in Blue River. We understand that most black currant varieties are self-fertile but benefit from cross-fertilization. Is this correct?, If true, is the difference in fruit set substantial enough to warrant planting more than one variety? Which varieties make good pollination pairs. We also understand that Ribes odoratum and Ribes nigrum are not interfertile, but are there advantages in planting both? We currently just have a Ribes odoratum 'crandal' and would like to know how to maximize fruit set. On a related topic, we have a single Ribes rubrum 'cherrry red' and would like to know if there is a good pollination pair variety. Thank you!

Lane County Oregon

Red Buckeye Disease #862116

Asked March 20, 2024, 8:16 PM EDT

Hello, I planted a small Aesculus pavia last year, and the first leaves this spring have irregular brown chunks missing sometimes causing the entire stem to discolor and fall off (please see attached picture). Is this a leaf spot disease or something else, and how should I treat it? Thanks!



Fort Bend County Texas

Pieris diseases in Lane County OR #862110

Asked March 20, 2024, 6:57 PM EDT

I live in Oakridge around 1,100 ft in elevation. I hope you can identify a disease that is killing my Pieris. My question is whether I can save the plant, will this affect the plants close by and is the soil diseased as well. What action should I take? I noticed some black coloring on my 8 year old Pieris last Sommer and thought nothing of it. The attached photos show how bad the plant looks now. There is black coloring black coloring fungus/moss on the bark, primarily at the ground level. There is black fungus/moss on the underside of the leaves. It also has white spots on all the branches.



Lane County Oregon