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QuestionQUESTION: We have an open porch/deck, with windows on 2 sides. The problem we have is the strays spray the window every night! I clean the window with those antibacterial wipes and windex, but th

Mealy bugs on indoor palms

QuestionI was just washing down my indoor palm for mealy bugs. They were all over me. Do they cause any harms to humans? AnswerKaren, they pose no threat to humans. However, since they can do damage to

Citrus tree; Beetles

QuestionI have large dark (2cm) beetle type insects on my lemon tree Are the good or bad insects AnswerRudy, there are literally dozens of beetle species. Although some are beneficial insects, most of t

Bug Presence

Question Bugs In My House Hi Jim, I live in Cincinnati, OH. We have lived in our 2 story house here for about 7 years. We are used to getting large spiders in the winter time in our lower level family ro

Crape Myrtle / moss

QuestionHi Jim, I have a crape myrtle that has never bloomed and always looks ratty. The limbs and trunk have pale green, grassy looking moss on it. I pulled a few of the moss clumps off of the trunk and there was l

crocus tops eaten

QuestionI noticed the tops of my crocus bulbs have been chewed down. I also notice several holes approximately 1 diameter in several places in my planting area. I also have raised tunnels along the edg

Squirrels and Gophers

QuestionI will be planting a vegetable garden in California. Everyone tells me that squirrels and gophers will be a problem. How can a protect my garden against them? I saw one of your answers was

pesky bird in roof

QuestionQUESTION: I have a bird making a nest under the barrel tiles on our roof. The noise is making it hard to get a good nights sleep. How can we get it to go away? ANSWER: The best solution is to secure the hol

Squirrel damage and moles

QuestionI have two questions: What is your recommendation to prevent squirrels from eating wood trim on a house and how do you get rid of moles without resorting to traps or pesticides? AnswerFor the gnawin

bug Probelm

Questionhow to get rid off from bugs. recently I found some bugs on my bed during night time. i am afraid as bugs are always re-produce them in thousand. kindly give me a solution to kill all of them if exist. Answ

biting midges

QuestionWe like to go fossil and rock hunting and are moving to Southeastern Utah. We heard there are biting midges in some parts of Utah. Can you tell me more exact locations and times of year where and when we mig

cicada killers

QuestionMy cicada killers show up in my yard in Corpus Christi by the 1st of June and stay till Sept. 15th. I HATE them! I want to get rid of them! Can you help me....pls? Thanks, Sherri AnswerSh

Insect infestation - Jacaranda Tree

QuestionTree is about 5 years old and trunk is 8 at base. Tree is healthy and spring bloom underway. Bottom few feet of trunk has bark that is rough, loose, and a bit wet. Closer insp

lice

QuestionDoes lice come from trees. AnswerKisha, No. Human lice (head lice, body lice and pubic lice) do not come from trees. Lice can only be passed from one person to another through direct contact. Head lice are

white powder residue

QuestionI have a white powder residue at the base of my two year old crabapple tree . The tree looks healthy and is really beautiful right now . I sure would like to keep it that way. Also , what should I fertilize

armadillo

QuestionWe have a problem with armadillos digging our yard. We must have 50 holes from them searching for food. How can we stop them from doing this. AnswerHi Mike, Those little critters are like misguided tillers

Plant insects

QuestionHello and thank you! My outdoor flowers have just started producing their leaves and I already see evidence of their leaves being eaten! I dont see any pests that may be the culprit to this,but I know someth

Huge Spider

QuestionDear Jack: Thank you for being available to answer my question. This morning I saw a spider, (the size of Texas I might add:), crawl across my dining room floor. It was not like any wolf spider I have seen

steer deer away from here!

QuestionHey! I am in rural NC and wondering what the best way to keep deer away from my future garden is. Thanks a lot!! AnswerHi Heather, Deer can really do heart breaking damage to wonderful gardening efforts! &

Clusters of brown specks

QuestionWhat insect leaves behind a cluster of tiny brown specks? I kept finding them on my bathroom counter & now they have spread to my kitchen & other bathroom counters. They wipe off easily with a damp cloth. I

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