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Insect damage to wood deck #755013

Asked June 09, 2021, 11:16 AM EDT

Insects appear to be eating/damaging facia board of rear deck of residence. Damage appeared ~2 weeks ago, was treated with Ortho Home Defense spray. More damage appeared within ~1 week and was re-treated with Ortho. More damage appeared within ~1 week - all at the same location (on the facia board of the deck, at the base of a single banister). Examination of the deck reveals evidence of prior similar damage to the facia board(s). Deck surface appears to be pressure treated lumber, but I am not certain about the facia boards. In addition  to the Ortho I do have some Sevin 5% dust available, but was warned against indiscriminate use of this product. Photos of the current damage  are attached, and photos of prior damage are available, but the system limits uploads.




Oakland County Michigan

Potted plant raccoons #755012

Asked June 09, 2021, 11:16 AM EDT

Any way to prevent raccoons from digging up potted plants? Do any wire pot coverings or repellents actually work?

Carver County Minnesota

Deformed leaves on Ash tree #755007

Asked June 09, 2021, 11:04 AM EDT

Hello, about 20% of my Ash tree did not leaf out this year. The tree has been treated with Tree_Age type injection ever since Ash boarer was found in St Paul. Pictures show the condition. We talked to one commercial tree service that thought it might be herbicide damage from the product used on the flower garden. Thanks, Dave



Ramsey County Minnesota

rosemary #755006

Asked June 09, 2021, 10:59 AM EDT

I have tried to grow rosemary inside after it has been in a pot on the deck all summer. It always dies or develops a fungus. Can you please let me know the best way to grow rosemary in VT year round?

Windsor County Vermont

Any control in garden #755004

Asked June 09, 2021, 10:52 AM EDT

I am used to ants being an important part of my garden ecosystem, however, after recently bringing in fresh dirt to create a large new garden bed I have discovered a metropolis of an ant colony that is concerning me since it is made up of large (carpenter?) ants against the foundation of our house and extending QuickRing throughout the whole bed. I want to be respectful of these ants, but worry about just leaving them to this take over. Can you give advise? Thank you!

Goodhue County Minnesota

Are there any detailed remedies or amendments needed for Redhaven-Peach dwarf cultivar tree ? #755003

Asked June 09, 2021, 10:41 AM EDT

Carefully examine pictures. Are there any detailed remedies or amendments needed for Redhaven-Peach dwarf cultivar tree ? Peach tree planted three years ago is slightly elevated on site has clay mixed with these organic bought products: Sun Grow Black Gold, Foxfarm, Premium Sphagnum Peat Moss, Garden Magic, Baccto Lite all might have enriched soil. Temperatures had fluctuated downward often during Spring 2021. Before bloom buds surfaced had sprayed solution Organic Neptune Harvest fish & seaweed fertilizer. Peach tree had shedded some immature fruit after flowering but was removed from ground. Peach tree was thinned out too. Detected and removed unusual leaf patterns. From rain water stored in 50 gallon barrels is supplemental water. Rain water is poured over Peach tree base from a five gallon bucket at least three times when needed to offset dry spells. Noticed exposed Peach tree root. How to help preserve Peach for seasonal harvest ?



Cuyahoga County Ohio

How to kill yellow archangel #755000

Asked June 09, 2021, 10:25 AM EDT

Yellow archangel has taken over my yard. I have been advised to cover the area with plastic, leave it on for 3 months and then plant and add mulch. Will this work? I will still have yellow archangel growing in other parts of my yard. Will it just come back and take over? Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you for any help you can give me. Pam Bassett <personal data hidden>

Hennepin County Minnesota

Maple Trees Loosing its Leaves #754999

Asked June 09, 2021, 10:25 AM EDT

Why is my maple trees loosing its leaves? Robert Pearson lives in Chesaning Michigan and called the Extension Office for answers.



Saginaw County Michigan

Jumping worms and mulch #754986

Asked June 09, 2021, 9:47 AM EDT

I had heard not to buy mulch from big box stores because of the potential for jumping worms. I want to buy pine bark mulch. If I bought the mulch and stored it in the garage on the cement floor for a period of time, can I assume any potential worms would die and the mulch would be safe to use? Thank you for your assistance.

Hennepin County Minnesota

How to reduce the cottony discharges from cottonwood trees> #754981

Asked June 09, 2021, 9:32 AM EDT

How to reduce the cottony discharges from cottonwood trees??                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Bremer County Iowa

Tiny biting bug #754980

Asked June 09, 2021, 9:23 AM EDT

What is this insect? It’s bite packs quite a punch! I’ve been calling them the little redheaded F’ers



Montgomery County Maryland

plum curculio #754976

Asked June 09, 2021, 8:52 AM EDT

Does any effective control strategy exist to reduce plum curculio activity aside from neonicotinoid-loaded insecticides. Plum curculio activity seems especially high currently--especially on a Honey gold apple tree.

Ramsey County Minnesota

EAB tree injection treatment #754975

Asked June 09, 2021, 8:49 AM EDT

Hi, my ash was over trimmed and under watered in 2018 and stared to show signs of stress and lilac borer infestation. I had the tree treated in 2019 with a soil and trunk injection for lilac and eab prevention. Then it was treated again in 2020 and 2021 with just a trunk injection. Can the trunk injection kill my tree if it was done 3 years in a row? Thanks

Arapahoe County Colorado

Brown areas tomato leaves #754972

Asked June 09, 2021, 8:21 AM EDT

A cherry tomato plant in a pot was planted on Memorial Day. On a patio and it now has brown areas on the leaves. Could u please tell me what this is from?



Franklin County Ohio

Something eating my marigolds and vegetables #754971

Asked June 09, 2021, 7:55 AM EDT

Any idea what is eating the leaves of my marigolds and vegetable plants (cucumber, string beans, zucchini, and a little bit to collards) and how to stop it? It starts with small holes and if there are veins, they are left behind. So far, there is no significant damage to peas, tomato, or pepper plants. I have not seen any bugs, slugs, or evidence of animals. I put trays of beer out yesterday, no slugs in them today. I sprayed some of the plants with "Garden Safe" "Houseplant & Garden Insect Killer" twice with no apparent affect. The picture shows the remains of a marigold in the foreground and string bean plant in the background. Thank you.



Oakland County Michigan

What should I do about this insect thing?yet? #754959

Asked June 08, 2021, 11:05 PM EDT

This looks like insect eggs growing on a leaf. Can you tell me what it is and what I should do about it? It’s a flowering bush. I think it’s a Peony.



Montgomery County Maryland

Is this an invasive plant I need to worry about? #754958

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:39 PM EDT

Could you please help me identify what this plant is that I discovered yesterday while outside videoing the masses of Cicadas in my backyard. I have never seen it in the past 15 years that I have been leaving here in my home.



Howard County Maryland

Smilax #754956

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:33 PM EDT

I've tried so hard and failed so miserably at getting rid of this noxious weed. I've dug far below ground level (12 inches in some cases) to get as much root as I can. It keeps coming back in new places-- entwining Lilac, Beautybush, Dogwood. I don't want to risk harming other plants or small animals with any poisons. What advice can you give?

Baltimore County Maryland

Name that insect #754950

Asked June 08, 2021, 10:04 PM EDT

I’m not necessarily worried about the pest, but just wondering what type of insect it could be. I found it dead on my living room floor and this is the only one I have seen (thus far).



Hennepin County Minnesota

Gypsy Moth #754947

Asked June 08, 2021, 9:49 PM EDT

Looking for resources to get rid of Gypsy Moth worms that are infiltrating Colchester.

Chittenden County Vermont

Birch Tree Issues #754941

Asked June 08, 2021, 9:25 PM EDT

Hello, please see the attached photos. The birch tree was planted 2 years ago is having some difficulty this year and is showing signs of disease or fungus. Outside of spreading 12-12-12 fertilizer evenly around the base of the tree each spring, the tree has not received any different treatment. As of recent, ants appear to be traveling up and down the tree. Any help or guidance for treatment would be appreciated. Thank you.



Macomb County Michigan

Red Thread Grass #754938

Asked June 08, 2021, 9:08 PM EDT

It seems we have a BIG problem with Red Thread Grass for the last two years. I have used fungicide and separate treatment of Nitrogen. Last year we replanted a large portion of the lawn. It has reappeared! Please advise. Thank you, Kathy Amata

Lorain County Ohio

Sambucus Lemony Lace with brown edged leaves #754935

Asked June 08, 2021, 8:50 PM EDT

Could you tell me what you think is causing the leaves of the Sambucus to turn brown and dry on the edges and what I should do about it?



Marion County Oregon

Ash tree #754928

Asked June 08, 2021, 7:59 PM EDT

I cut my large ash down to about 15 ‘ to maintain a grandkids swing. Tree was purported to have EAB but no signs of that I think the leaf drops we had prior to cutting was a fungus. Stump has now grown into an attractive ornamental looking tree . Question is should I start pruning to maintain or thin out or will it not continue it’s healthy look 



Jefferson County Kentucky

Aster yellows? #754920

Asked June 08, 2021, 7:24 PM EDT

Hi there, my Veronica is coming in a bit funny. Atop the floral spikes it looks like new spikes are about to grow out (see photo). It reminds me of the look of Aster Yellows on Echinacea. I just saw online that indeed Veronica can get the Yellows, but for the life of me I can’t find a photo to diagnose it. Please tell me this isn’t it — I *love* my Veronica so so much and am totally despondent at the idea of possibly ripping it out… (and the nearby echinacea, rudbeckia, asters, coreopsis, cosmos, etc etc — basically 2/3 of my pollinator garden)… Please say it ain’t so…



Montgomery County Maryland