Darkwinged Fungus Gnats
Darkwinged fungus gnat maggots have only recently been recognized as important pests in greenhouses and mushroom cellars. They are also pests of house plants. Several of these flies are of economic concern. In ... [... more]
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Japanese Beetle
Commercial preparations of the Bacillus popilliae (milky spore disease) offer some slight effect as a soil treatment. These spores infect and kill only Japanese beetle grubs. The spores are released into the soil and ... [... more]
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Back To Ornamental And Turf Insect
This page last updated November, 2002 by the webperson. (Back to Ornamental and Turf Insect Information Notes) Pest Management Calendars Pests of Specific Plants Greenhouse Production [... more]
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Crane Fly
The larvae (maggots) of crane flies are sometimes called leatherjackets because of their tough skin. They are commonly two to three inches long and have no legs. Leatherjackets sometimes infest tobacco plant beds ... [... more]
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Insect Note 123
Springtails belong to a primitive order (Collembola) of insects where the adults have no wings. These tiny insects are called springtails because they have a unique structure which allows them to jump for a ... [... more]
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Scoliid Wasps In Turf
Scoliid wasps are usually considered beneficial insects because they help control green June beetle and other grubs. Scoliid wasps are present in North Carolina from June to October; however, they are most abundant ... [... more]
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Bees In Turf
Ground-nesting bees generally prefer nesting in areas with morning sun exposure and well-drained soils containing little organic matter. Burrows are excavated in areas of bare ground or sparse vegetation. These bees ... [... more]
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Millipedes
Application of insecticides along baseboards and other interior living areas of the home do not really stop millipede invasions. Once indoors, millipedes end up in kitchens, living rooms, etc. and soon die from a ... [... more]
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Crayfish
These interesting creatures are unfortunately susceptible to many lawn pesticides. Control or reduction of their population is not encouraged. Habitats that support terrestrial crayfish most likely have a lot of soil ... [... more]
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Hornets And Yellowjackets
An individual hornet or yellow jacket queen begins building a nest alone in the spring. Once a queen has produced enough workers to take over nest-building and foraging duties, she remains inside producing more ... [... more]
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Earthworms As Pests
Each earthworm is both male and female so any two adult earthworms can mate. Mating tends to take place on or just below the soil surface and at night. Soil and air moisture must be adequate. They can vary in size, ... [... more]
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Cicada Killer Wasps
The cicada killer wasp occurs in all states east of the Rocky Mountains. It abounds in areas of full sun, scant vegetation, and light textured, well drained soils. Poorly vegetated embankments seem to be favorite ... [... more]
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