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What is this? #865346

Asked April 21, 2024, 7:26 PM EDT

What kind of insect is this? I finding a lot of them in the soil



Lane County Oregon

Grubs! #865326

Asked April 21, 2024, 4:40 PM EDT

I have a raised garden that has soil in it from last season, zone 6b, I am pretty sure I have grubs. Little icky white curly things. Do they overwinter? What do I need to do before I put vegetable plants back in?

Lorain County Ohio

Magnolia Malaise #865316

Asked April 21, 2024, 3:20 PM EDT

This picture is of the top and bottom od two different leaves that fell from my Magnolia this week. Any ideas about ehat is causing the browning, and how I may prevent it? Thank you. Allan



Anne Arundel County Maryland

Bug identification. #865311

Asked April 21, 2024, 2:33 PM EDT

Hello, this bug abruptly appeared in my house and there have been quite a few, i am unable to identify what it is specifically so i can here asking for help. They are docile bugs that are attracted to light and as you can see from the images i have provided they also have a set of wings and like tight spaces.



Hennepin County Minnesota

What are these red sacs on trees in my yard? #865308

Asked April 21, 2024, 1:53 PM EDT

Hello! While trimming trees in our yard in Hilliard, we noticed these red sacs on our crabapple and sand cherry trees. They seem to be dripping a clear fluid. There are hundreds, if not thousands, on the two trees. We thought they may be some kind of insect egg, but couldn’t find anything online about them. Should we do anything about them?



Franklin County Ohio

Seed pods on wild roses? #865300

Asked April 21, 2024, 12:24 PM EDT

Have some wild roses growing in our prairie.  They have small berries on them, but also these nut-like pods.  Very hard, with small worms inside.  Any concerns.



Clinton County Michigan

Fungal or Environmental issue with ground juniper? #865289

Asked April 21, 2024, 9:17 AM EDT

We have had these ground cover junipers for about three years. The soil is a good amount of clay but has been amended for drainage while planting. They do well over winter but each year they get some orange tips while transitioning to spring/summer sun. This year they also some dry/dead looking areas at the very ends. They are easily snapped. All 6 of them have the same thing, most notably on the longest (newest) branches. We applied a fungal treatment for shrubs in case. Should we be worried, or wait it out?



Sussex County Delaware

Thrips in my rose #865274

Asked April 20, 2024, 9:09 PM EDT

Is there an environmentally safe systemic treatment for thrips in my rose bush?

Fort Bend County Texas

Magnolia tree leaves droopy #865259

Asked April 20, 2024, 6:13 PM EDT

My magnolia tree leaves look droopy

Abnormal compared to other tree

any thoughts 

live in Dallas countythank you




Dallas County Texas

Boxwood psyllid #865247

Asked April 20, 2024, 4:06 PM EDT

I have white fuzzy things in the air when I shake a boxwood. I think this is boxwood Psyllid nymphs? Is this the right time (mid April) to spray the plants with horticultural oil? Your website says treat in the nymph stage.

Anne Arundel County Maryland

What’s attacking my mahonia repens? #865237

Asked April 20, 2024, 2:02 PM EDT

Something is defoliating and causing discoloration of the leaves of the creeping Oregon grape plants in my garden. What could it be, and how do I fight it? I don’t use herbicides or pesticides.



Clackamas County Oregon

When to spray fruit trees #865217

Asked April 20, 2024, 10:49 AM EDT

We have apple, plum and pear trees. I was looking for info on the site regarding spraying but can't find it. When should we spray and with what?

Dakota County Minnesota

Pear tree leaves #865210

Asked April 20, 2024, 10:03 AM EDT

Our pear leaves are abnormal on two of our pears this year. Wondering what may be going on? None of our other trees are presenting this way.



Linn County Oregon

White eggs on boxwood #865203

Asked April 20, 2024, 7:54 AM EDT

Hi, my boxwood is covered with thousands of tiny white dots, it seems like some type of insect egg maybe. Can you help me identify what it is and if it will be harmful to my plant? Thanks.



Prince George's County Maryland

Dying Red Pines #865193

Asked April 19, 2024, 10:32 PM EDT

What are these frass packed galleries under the bark of a now dead Red Pine?



Itasca County Minnesota

Malformed leaves on tomatoes each year #865192

Asked April 19, 2024, 10:27 PM EDT

Each year, my tomatoes and cucumbers, start strong, only to become stunted and malformed. They stay small and produce small and misshapen fruit. I was dismayed to see my tomatoes and squash starters in the basement are already getting the misshapen leaves, and seem stunted, considering I started the March 6 and have grow lights. I also have a fan on the plants most of the time trying to discourage these pests. I see some tiny black bugs, flying or crawling on the soil. I do not see any bugs on the plants, or on the mottled leaves, or under the curled leaves. What are these bugs? How do I have these bugs every year, even in the basement starts? How should I treat the seedlings? I have been in the habit of using Monterey garden insect spray ( active ingredient of Spinosad) the past few years, and that works for a few weeks, and then I have to reapply up to the maximum times. Is there any way to eradicate this pest so I don’t have to fight it year after year? Thank you for your help! Fjaere



Ramsey County Minnesota

New orchard #865184

Asked April 19, 2024, 8:03 PM EDT

Hello, I live in Washtenaw County and last year I planted about 18 Fruit Trees 10 Cherries, 5 Apple and 3 Asian Plums. The trees are about 1-1/2" stocks and they stand about 5 ft. to 6-1/2 ft. They are blooming now very well, I wanted to ask what should I be doing at this stage because of the 1) cold weather coming, what can I do to Protect the trees? 2) I need a pest control regimen, In the past I have used Neem Oil 3) Any pruning at this stage? and what type. Thank you for your help

Washtenaw County Michigan

What would kill several roses in my rose garden #865175

Asked April 19, 2024, 5:49 PM EDT

I have a rose garden - most plants are 10 years plus in age. Last summer i put in some new mulch which my neighbor had left over from a load he had ordered and five of the ten plants died before the summer was over. Two of them were brand new plants. Could mulch have caused this? If so, what can I do so I can plant new bushes? Thank you!

Arapahoe County Colorado

White Oak Sapling #865153

Asked April 19, 2024, 3:43 PM EDT

Hello wonderful people! We received a 7ft-ish white oak sapling from our city in mid-December and I have two questions about it. It was planted by the city’s contractor and it’s quite firmly taped to a bamboo stake. Should the stake be removed now that the tree is leafing out and should we replace the stake with something else for support? We would like to do some under planting to support native insect that will use the tree as a habitat. Can we do that next spring or should we do that asap to avoid disturbing the roots as it gets established? Thank you!!!

Prince George's County Maryland

Fat Albert #865135

Asked April 19, 2024, 1:42 PM EDT

So the Fat Albert Spruce is disease tolerant in MN? I know the Colorado Blue Spruce is not disease tolerant in MN anymore. Please advise.

Stearns County Minnesota

Fruit tree pollination #865124

Asked April 19, 2024, 1:04 PM EDT

Our apple trees are, for the first time in 5-6 years, LOOKING like they will have fruit. We planted a Whitney Crabapple about thirty feet away about 3 years ago, and I think that was the solution. I notice quite a few bees visiting the trees this year...unlike past years. We only have ten apple trees on our half-acres. Is there anything else we can do to pollinate the trees and ensure fruit?



Anne Arundel County Maryland

squash bugs #865116

Asked April 19, 2024, 12:16 PM EDT

After 2 years of fighting squash bugs unsuccessfully with Neem oil, i understand i need to not grow any squash this year. How many years should i not grow squash? Any chance this winter's freezing weather killed them? I know i have a lot less snails this year. thanks for any guidance!

Washington County Oregon

Broccoli/Cabbage plants #865095

Asked April 19, 2024, 10:38 AM EDT

I live in southern Calvert County and every year mid February I start my broccoli and cabbage plants from seed inside under grow lights. I always end up with healthy, vibrant transplants that I put out very late March or early April depending on weather. I always harden them off first by gradually exposing them to cooler days and/or nights first. Every year after planting in the garden they go into decline or stagnate for weeks with some of them dying and others pulling out and finally resuming growth. Some of the broccoli plants immediately produce a very weak flower head which is obviously not preferable. I have noticed that very healthy root systems diminish or disappear and it appears as if something is chewing on the stem at or slightly beneath the soil surface. I have tried applying insecticides at time of planting with no results. I also side dress with a very small amount of 5-10-5 fertilizer and have done a few soil tests showing no deficiencies and a pH of 6.8. I have occasionally noticed some very small almost clear "worms" around the sick plants and suspect that they might be nematodes. Attached are two photos of an affected broccoli plant that was very healthy at planting. Thank you.



Calvert County Maryland

Transplanted Apple Trees #865092

Asked April 19, 2024, 10:22 AM EDT

Good Morning, First of all thank you very much for your time, what a great service! Last fall I transplanted 18 apple trees from an apple orchard that was selling out. I transplanted Zestar, Honeycrisp and Haralson. They are all budding out this spring and look healthy. I am setting up drip irrigation to keep them watered. My question is, do what should I be spraying on them for diseases or insects and when? Thanks, Mac

Scott County Minnesota

Juniper die-back? #865091

Asked April 19, 2024, 10:16 AM EDT

Good morning, I need help trying to figure out what is causing die-back on my juniper shrubs, please. I have not seen any evidence of bag worms or any other insect, so I’m perplexed. The problem seems concentrated on the one side (southern exposure) of these 5 shrubs. Normally, these shrubs are healthy & robust and have been in this location over 10 years. Thank you!



St. Mary's County Maryland