Garden Pests and Problems

Varmint Season is in Full Swing — Update

This is getting unbelievable! Since the last article about groundhogs a few days ago I have trapped and relocated the following critters: 1 Groundhog (diseased — disposed of see below) 3 Raccoons! Trapping 5 animals seems like a lot of activity so early in the year. I’m wondering if it is a sign of things [...]

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First Groundhog of the Season

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My theory that the early gardener gets the groundhog has paid off — look what was in the live trap this morning! Hello Mr. Groundhog! This healthy specimen was released where he won’t bother anyone. Groundhog Problems For the past couple years there has been somewhat of a groundhog problem at Meadowwood (Meadowwood is the [...]

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Zucchini Wilt

Learn about Zucchini Wilt caused by Striped Cucumber Beetles and Squash Bugs. Includes detailed photos of the pests and the resulting damage they cause.

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Japanese Beetle Information

All about those pesky Japanese Beetles including the BEST non-chemical control method!

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