Hunting for Eastern Tent Caterpillars Activity for Kids!
Eastern Tent Caterpillars are fuzzy bugs that are fun to find outside. Sometimes you can see them crawling along the sidewalk or on the trunk of a tree. They’re fun to pick up and look at closely, but did you know that Eastern Tent Caterpillars can do a lot of damage to trees? Kids can…
Favorite Spots where Ticks Hide in Your Yard
Flowering Trees: The Nature Show You Can’t See on Netflix
Have you noticed that nature is putting on a show for us right now? Some of our favorite flowering trees are coming alive with beautiful blooms! Here’s how to care for these spectacular trees.
How to Identify Mole vs. Vole Damage To Your Lawn, Trees, and Shrubs
As we near the end of the winter, you may start to see signs of seasonal damage on your lawn, trees and shrubs. Mole and vole damage is common in our area of Pennsylvania, but it can leave your scratching your head trying to figure out who is the real culprit on your property. The…
Spotted Lanternfly: Everything You Need to Know
Now is the Time to Start Worrying About Ticks!
While some bugs are just annoying, others can pose serious risks, and ticks are at the top of the list. Ticks carry a variety of diseases that can harm you, your family and your pets. But should we be worried about ticks so early in spring? YES! Read on to find out why, and to learn what actions you can take to protect your property from dangerous ticks and the illnesses they can carry.
Why You Need to Worry about Spotted Lanternfly
The Spotted Lanternfly is a new pest that has invaded our area. These beautiful but nasty bugs are swarming Pennsylvania in concerning numbers. First spotted in 2014, Penn State’s Agriculture Extension has been monitoring the Spotted Lanternfly and issuing warnings about this invasive insect. They’re a problem for local farmers who are losing fruit and…
Spring Pests Are Out!
The enemy of healthy trees and shrubs has arrived. With Spring, comes the inevitable invasion of insect and disease problems. While Emerald Ash Borer and Hemlock Woolly Adelgid are a major concern, there are many other destructive issues to worry about. Check out Giroud’s list of top warning signs then head out to your yard and see how your plants are doing. Early detection is key. If you spot problems, let us know.
Giant Wasps!
One of our crew’s is working on a tree today that has a hive with huge wasps. I have never seen them so big…. Hope no one gets stung…
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