A small infestation of Asian longhorned beetle was found in Jamaica Plain (Boston).
Pest Management
Tree Care: Managing the Threat of Winter Moths
by Carl Brodeur Last November and December my phone was abuzz with reports from my clients in Southeastern Massachusetts, letting me know about little “whitish” moths flying around porch lights…
White Grubs in Turfgrass: Biology and Management
ELA presentation by Dr. Patricia J. Vittum, University of Massachusetts, Department of Entomology. Summary by Bruce Wenning, Horticulturist and Entomologist at The Country Club in Chestnut Hill, MA and Land’s…
Pest Control Basics
When pest problems occur in the landscape, an understanding of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help to reduce the use of harmful chemicals that can be harmful to beneficial insects….
Carpenter Ants ~ The Invasion of the Home Snatchers
by Bruce Wenning Many kinds of pests find their way into your home. Some you can tolerate, others you can’t. Carpenter ants and carpenter bees are insects that want to…
Controlling White Grubs Without Chemicals
by Bruce Wenning White grubs are insect pests of home lawns, athletic fields, parks, gardens and anywhere their preferred hosts grow. They live in soil, are C-shaped, have six legs,…
