Cottony Maple Scale Control and Management
Cottony maple scale is an annoying pest. The crawlers feed on the sap of their host trees and deprive them of nutrition. They also excrete high volume of liquid waste that harbors molds and gives a sooty appearance to the...
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Cottony maple scale is a small-sized scale insect that primarily attacks silver maple, but it may also attack some other species of maple and many deciduous trees such as boxelder, basswood, white ash, dogwood, locust, hackberry, apple, oak, beech, etc...
Read MoreNo commentsGrain Mite Control: The Inconspicuous Cereal Snatcher in the Pantry
Grain mites are common kitchen pests that infest dry food products such as cereals, flour, grain, corn, cheese, dried fruits and vegetables, etc. They grow well in dark and humid conditions. These pests barely measure 1/10th inch and they are...
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Grain mite, also known as flour mite, is one of the many species of mites that infest grain, flour, seeds, bulbs, cereals, dried vegetable materials, dried corn, cheese, wheat germ, powdered milk, and other food stuff. They are found across...
Read More4 commentsWhat are Gypsy Bugs?
Gypsy bugs, scientifically known as Lymantria dispar, are a variety of invasive moths of Eurasian origin. It is one of the most destructive pests of hardwood trees and can defoliate hundreds of acres of forest. Therefore, it is classified as...
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