As the Weather Cools Off, So Will the Pond Weeds!
I have received emails from folks all over the county about different weeds that they have in the their …
Pest Management
Murder Hornets in the News Again
As if COVID-19 and Hurricane Isaias are not enough to keep all of us occupied, Asian giant hornets (aka, …
Mosquito Activity on the Rise
Memorial Day weekend is often the signal to fire up the grills. However, the previous week’s heavy rains in …
Alamance Gardener - May 2020
Spring is busting out all over! Tips for weed and mosquito wrangling and some not-so-scary murder hornet info in …
Asian Giant Hornets in Washington State
The news media are reporting that the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been found in Washington state. This hornet …
It's Time for Pond Weeds Again!
I know that everyone is enjoying the fact that the weather is finally warming up and we are able …
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