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Eggs or insect excrement? There's a substance similar to coffee grounds on my lettuce. What is it and what should I do?
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Published: April 03, 2008
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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?
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Published: January 07, 2008
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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.
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Published: January 07, 2008
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What is involved in using barriers as a means of insect control?
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Published: January 07, 2008
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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?
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Published: December 28, 2007
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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
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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
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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?
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Published: December 19, 2007
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