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1w ago
A spotted lanternfly egg mass.
Today’s the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects. In South Carolina, for instance, they are starting to see frass, a sawdust-like material, that Asian long-horned beetles (ALB) within trees will start to push out as the weather gets warmer. Then there are the spotted lanternfly (SLF) and spongy moth egg masses just waiting to hatch!
What can you do? Here are some recent updates on a few key invasive insects from the ..read more
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1w ago
Designed to meet the needs of professionals in the outdoor trades, Milwaukee delivers the M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears. They provide fast, clean pruning and eliminate the need for manual pulling. These new telescoping pole pruning shears enhance productivity, allowing professionals to get more done.
“Following the success of our M12™ Brushless Pruning Shears, which delivered a solution for pruning in areas with tight access, we set out to deliver a solution on our M18™ battery system, meeting the needs of users who have to tackle extended reach pruning applications,” sa ..read more
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1w ago
Photo: Davey
The Davey Tree Expert Company is proud to announce the opening of its biochar facility in East Dundee, IL, that will recycle wood waste from client properties and turn it into an environmentally friendly soil additive, biochar.
“Biochar is a carbon-rich charcoal-like substance that offers many benefits to the soil,” said Jim Zwack, vice president and general manager, Davey Institute. “Incorporation of biochar into the soil can help resist soil compaction, improve infiltration and retention of water, hold nutrients, and absorb salts. It also doesn’t decompose, unlike compost, so it ..read more
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1w ago
Credit: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing over $70 million in 374 projects that will strengthen the country’s defenses against plant pests and diseases, safeguard the U.S. nursery system, and enhance pest detection and mitigation efforts.
Jenny Moffitt, Under Secretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, highlighted that these funds provide states, universities, tribal organizations, and partners nationwide the tools they need to protect U.S. agriculture, our natural resources, and food security. “With our partners throughout the country, these projects will ..read more
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1w ago
A Brood X cicada that emerged in 2021. Photo: AdobeStock/Michael
Before the winged insects have even appeared, at least one major news outlet is already reporting: 2024 belongs to the cicadas. Why? For the first time since 1803, a 17-year brood and a 13-year brood will emerge from their underground slumber at the same time, creating billions of cicadas starting in late April and early May this year.
Brood XIII is shown by blue dots, and Brood XIX is shown with red dots. Credit: CicadaSafari.org
The 17-year Brood XIII will emerge in northern Illinois, while the 13-year Brood XIX will emerge in ..read more
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1w ago
By Christine Menapace
From the December 2023 Issue
So you found a dead deer on a client’s property? What happened and what should you do? The deer could be a victim of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), or Bluetongue Virus (BT). All these diseases are fatal to deer (in most cases) and there are no treatments or vaccines.
Chronic Wasting Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CWD is a proin (a rare progressive neurodegenerative disorder) that affects deer, elk, reindeer, sika deer, and moose. It has been detected in Canada and at ..read more
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1w ago
By Rusty Thompson
From the December 2023 Issue
As landscaping professionals, we know that dealing with wildlife-related yard problems can be a daunting task. Here, we’ll explore insights into identifying various forms of wildlife damage and effective control strategies, for pests that cause damage to lawns, including feral hogs, armadillos, and moles.
Most states require a wildlife or animal control license for wild hog management. (Photo: Adobe Stock / Natureimmortal)Signs of Wild Hog Damage
When it comes to identifying wild hog damage in a lawn, there are a few key indicators to ..read more
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3w ago
Designed to meet the needs of professionals in the outdoor trades, Milwaukee delivers the M18™ Brushless Telescoping Pole Pruning Shears. They provide fast, clean pruning and eliminate the need for manual pulling. These new telescoping pole pruning shears enhance productivity, allowing professionals to get more done.
“Following the success of our M12™ Brushless Pruning Shears, which delivered a solution for pruning in areas with tight access, we set out to deliver a solution on our M18™ battery system, meeting the needs of users who have to tackle extended reach pruning applications,” sa ..read more
Turf Magazine | Tree Services Archives
1M ago
Photo: Davey
The Davey Tree Expert Company is proud to announce the opening of its biochar facility in East Dundee, IL, that will recycle wood waste from client properties and turn it into an environmentally friendly soil additive, biochar.
“Biochar is a carbon-rich charcoal-like substance that offers many benefits to the soil,” said Jim Zwack, vice president and general manager, Davey Institute. “Incorporation of biochar into the soil can help resist soil compaction, improve infiltration and retention of water, hold nutrients, and absorb salts. It also doesn’t decompose, unlike compost, so it ..read more
Turf Magazine | Tree Services Archives
1M ago
Credit: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing over $70 million in 374 projects that will strengthen the country’s defenses against plant pests and diseases, safeguard the U.S. nursery system, and enhance pest detection and mitigation efforts.
Jenny Moffitt, Under Secretary for USDA’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs, highlighted that these funds provide states, universities, tribal organizations, and partners nationwide the tools they need to protect U.S. agriculture, our natural resources, and food security. “With our partners throughout the country, these projects will ..read more