Tag Archives: insects

Lawn Insects

Posted on July 20, 2016 by AskthePlantMaster

Here in Central Florida we have a number of insect pests that attack our lawns, which include:  fire ants, grubs, mole crickets, chinch bugs, fall army worms, and tropical sod web worms.  If you see any areas where the lawn … Continue reading →

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Neonicotinoids

Posted on April 27, 2016 by AskthePlantMaster

How many of you are familiar with Neonicotinoids?  If you haven’t, don’t feel too bad; I hadn’t either.  Recently when I purchased some annuals for my flower beds, included was a tag that identified the plant and how to care … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts on Summer Gardening

Posted on July 11, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

In my last posting, I discussed primarily how to cope with hot, humid weather as part of my suggested summer gardening tasks. I’d like to conclude this topic by discussing a few other suggestions: 1. Flowering Plants – As flowers … Continue reading →

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Continuing Pest Problems

Posted on May 13, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

As in my last posting, pests continue to be a problem – not just insects, but also weeds. While driving around Central Florida recently, I noticed that many homeowners had numerous broadleaf weeds either flowering or developing seed heads, not … Continue reading →

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Pest control suggestions for grasshoppers, scale, spider mites, and aphids.

Posted on May 2, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

To begin with, I wish to apologize for the delays in posting new blogs. Since my last posting I have been extremely busy, especially with Master Gardener work, which has included bi-weekly talks at DeBary Hall, (call 386-668-3840 to learn … Continue reading →

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Scale Insects

Posted on May 21, 2013 by AskthePlantMaster

  The longer I live in Florida, the more I’ve become aware of the growing problem of scale insects.  Would you believe that there are more than 7,500 species of these parasites, and most homeowners don’t even know they exist … Continue reading →

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Fire Ants

Posted on May 21, 2013 by AskthePlantMaster

  In the May 2013 issue of Total Landscape Care – Imported Fire Ant populations in Texas and the southern coasts of the U.S. appear to be declining.  However, they are being replaced by two new exotic invasive pests called … Continue reading →

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Pest Alert – Harlequin Ladybird

Posted on May 21, 2013 by AskthePlantMaster

  In the latest Journal Science, German researchers have discovered that the Harlequin Ladybird – a bright red ladybug that was used to control numerous insect pests in commercial greenhouse operations – has been found to harbor a single-celled fungus … Continue reading →

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White Flies

Posted on February 18, 2013 by AskthePlantMaster

Because of our location and weather, we have had more than our share of pest problems. Recently I learned about a new one we have to contend with – Rogose Spiraling Whitefly.  This pest affects over 60 plant species including … Continue reading →

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Caterpillars

Posted on October 25, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Caterpillars seem to be eating everything now.  Although they will form a pupae and later emerge as a butterfly or moth, if you want to eliminate them, then I suggest you apply liquid Sevin, preferably early in the morning or … Continue reading →

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