1. I have what I call doodlebugs. They are gray, armor-plated insects that, when threatened, roll into a ball. They hide under the mulch and eat my young plants. Do you have any nonchemical control suggestions? Published: January 07, 2008
2. What can I do about an infestation of crickets? Published: January 07, 2008
3. I found a spider in my garden that is black with long black legs and two yellow stripes going down its back. I tried to find out exactly what kind it is but had no luck. I am worried it might be poisonous. Published: January 07, 2008
4. What apple varieties are recommended for Kentucky gardens? Published: January 07, 2008
5. What is involved in using barriers as a means of insect control? Published: January 07, 2008
6. How do you use water sprays for insect control? Published: January 07, 2008
7. What is involved in using traps for insect control? Published: January 07, 2008
8. How do beneficial organisms help gardeners? Published: January 07, 2008
9. I have been reading the documents about pigeon management. Where might I be able to purchase the 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) plastic or nylon netting for blocking openings? Published: December 28, 2007
10. How can I keep deer and other critters from eating my yews over the winter? And how can I keep field mice/voles from eating my lawn? Published: December 21, 2007
11. Last summer my lawn got torn apart by blackbirds looking for grubs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again? Published: December 19, 2007
12. My azalea leaves are turning a light tan color, and all I see when inspecting them are little black dots on the back of the leaf. Is this a disease or an insect? Published: December 19, 2007
13. How can I get rid of tomato hornworms on my tomato plants? Published: December 19, 2007
14. Why do the leaves of my green beans develop a rusting or browning appearance in early summer? Published: December 19, 2007
15. Why do all my magnolia leaves and flowers have holes in them? Published: December 19, 2007
16. How do I keep Asian lady beetles from entering my home? Published: December 18, 2007
17. I am unable to grow cucumbers or lettuce in my garden. Soon after the sprouts appear, they disappear. Although I haven't seen any insects, the cucumber's two starter leaves appear to be devoured, leaving only the stem. What do you suggest? Published: December 18, 2007
18. Are deer repellents effective, and under what conditions can I expect to get satisfactory results? Published: July 14, 2007
19. Does "big cat manure" put around your vegetable garden keep animals away? It is being sold at a local zoo. Published: July 14, 2007
20. How do I kill ladybugs inside my house? Published: June 14, 2007
21. Is ''insecticidal soap'' just soap? Published: June 14, 2007
22. We were spraying our yard with a liquid insecticide and later realized that we sprayed some herbs and okra plants that were not listed on the product label. Did we ruin these plants, or is there a time frame after which they would be safe to harvest from? Published: June 14, 2007
23. We are living in our first home and have begun to enjoy gardening. How should we safely store any pesticides we purchase? Published: June 14, 2007
24. If I apply an insecticide to my lawn, will it kill pets and wildlife? Published: May 11, 2007
25. Poisoned peanuts, windmills, etc. are sold to kill or repel moles. Do these products work? Published: May 11, 2007
26. I sprayed a little Hinder on my peas right after they came up to keep the deer and rabbits from eating them. Recently I noticed on the label on the back of the bottle that the only vegetable listed was carrots. Are my peas unsafe to eat? Published: May 10, 2007
27. Is there a humane way to discourage pocket gophers from setting up residence in a yard and garden area? I do not want to use traps or poison. Published: March 21, 2007
28. How do you keep raccoons out of your yard? Published: February 02, 2007
29. Is there any way of keeping pigeons from my building without using exclusion products, like netting and spikes? Published: January 19, 2007
30. What kills gophers but won't hurt owls? Published: January 19, 2007

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