Squash and Pumpkin Borers!

QuestionA couple weeks ago I was storing pumpkins and squash in my greenhouse for curing before moving into storage. Today I went to check on them and on several of the squashes was a light pile of sawdust. &n

squirels

QuestionWe live in Ocala Fl. and are over run with squirels. I have trapped them and shot them without affecting their numbers. What is the gestation period of these pests? AnswerI trust you have learned that

sugar maple/hard maple tree

QuestionAbout 9 years ago we transplanted two sugar maple trees from the Owen Sound area to our yard on the escarpment in the niagara Falls area. Last year I noticed one branch of the one tree had died (leaves

pine scale

QuestionBelieve it or not I have the pine scale on my skin. Are any of the control measures used on the trees safe enough for humans. I am trying to get pictures now. AnswerPine scale is an insect that sucks the pl

digging, holes in the yard

QuestionI have been fighting this thing for about 6 months, I hear that ground hogs hibernate this time of year, but can never see this thing, it comes early mornings, digs up my flower garden and recenly started on

Apple tree bark insect

QuestionI have a large bee eating my apple tree bark. What insectacide can i put on the bark to protect and Save my tree.. AnswerI would recommend pyrethrum or rotenone. Both are organic insecticides that are highl

Gardenia; Insects

QuestionGood morning - something is eating into the buds of my gardenia before they open, leaving holes in the flowers - what should I use to spray? AnswerJulia, two great organic pesticides are pyrethrin and roten

holes

QuestionI live in the hills above Santa Fe. Recently I have noticed about 20 holes, at the most 2 inches deep in the dry, hard, rocky ground far from the house. I have seen no critters. Can you tell me what an

Careeres in NWCOA

QuestionSon Evan is going to be graduating this May. He is an avid hunter and trapper. In looking forward to a career we are investigating this area as it is a passion of his. In this area he is totally self m

Squirrel Problem

QuestionI have a problem with squirrels climbing on the roof and getting into the house. They are eating wood on the exterior of the house and possibly causing damage in the walls. Is there anything to b

moles?

QuestionI think I have moles in my backyard. There has been tunnels or paths of earth torn up all over my yard. I cant find big holes but if you look out a window from upstairs there are just sprawling t

tunnels in lawn

QuestionI live on Long Island in New York and am having a problem with tunnels in my lawn. I observed a big tunnel in my lawn (I can almost fit a closed fist in it) and am not sure what is in it. I do no

insect on maple

QuestionQUESTION: I have what I think is a silver maple. Every spring the underside of the leaves get this white fluffy insect. Just looking at it you would not think they are insects, but when you nudge the p

Kaolin to protect my veggies

QuestionHi Mike, I have read about a slurry of Kaolin (Surround) that you spray onto your apples to protect them from pests. Will this same product protect any of my vegies from attack? Thanks Steve AnswerSurround

Racoons/Possums under house

QuestionMy mother lives in Salinas CA, and has been having problems with nocturnal animals under her house. They are keeping her awake at all hours, and she is at wits end. Shes hearing crying sounds a

Slugs

QuestionHi Mike, My herbs (sweet basil, chives and nasturtiums, the latter of which was planted as a companion plant) have attracted slugs. I can see them at night, and the evidence of their presence the next

Pine Sawyer Beetles

QuestionI do find these beetles in my house once in a while if in fact that is what they are. Is there another beetle that looks like the Sawyer beetle with long antenna? I do have Pine trees around my house but nev

Insects on Zucchinis

Questioni have noticed miniscule black insects that bore into my zucchinis. the fruit appears normal on the outside although slightly stunted in growth, until i noticed a small hole in the end of the fruit where the

Worm-like bugs in my lemon tree

QuestionHello I would like to know what to do? I have what look to be worms almost like little cennipeds. what can I do naturally? Thanks for your help AnswerChris, the best deterrent for worms and other craw

grey fox problem

QuestionHi, I live in Virginia and have a problem with a grey fox. I have not got a good look of it but have seen it three times and am sure that it is a fox and not a raccoon or other small mammal. My p