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Comment on What Lies Ahead for School IPM? by Wes

Wes — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Enjoyed this article. Would like to learn more about the future of the IPM program in Texas and the surrounding states.

Comment on IPM in Landscaping by F MacPhee

F MacPhee — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:01:40 +0000

Many property owners spend undue amounts of money on renovating the inside of their properties thinking that this is the best avenue for a good return on their investment. They do not take into account that most buyers want to personalize their home and end up undoing many of the expensive upgrades. First impressions are always lasting so it is important to have the outside spaces of the property as appealing as the inside. A exploding trend is to incorporate the use of water and water access in outdoor design. There are an abundance of impressive backyard ideas that can transform a property into an awe-inspiring sight that will impress both buyers and guests. The additional benefit of lowering energy costs with appropriately placed bushes and trees can not be ignored. Explore the many designs available to enhance the outdoor parts of your home. Remember that landscaping can be done year round.

Comment on Higher Crop Returns Don’t Negate Need for Thoughtful Pest Management by DM

DM — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:05:03 +0000

Some good points.. I've found the Yield Data Center site to be a good resource for crop yields information

Comment on One Invasive Species Preying on Another by Rayanne

Rayanne — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:16:27 +0000

Amen! I’m in Norcross too and they are EVERYWHERE. They do seem to be immune to the one broad-spectrum pesticide I’ve tried on them so far. Does anyone know if they damage plants besides kudzu? They seem to have taken up residence on in my beans.

Comment on The Coquí: Friend or Foe? by rhallberg

rhallberg — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:05:19 +0000

It would be helpful if you could find the name. I did several searches and discovered that Melaleuca is invasive in Puerto Rico, but it’s actually a native of Australia. The tree is in Hawaii as well (where it is an exotic invasive). The characteristics you describe are similar to Melaleuca; Florida actually has several state programs to try to reduce the tree because it reproduces so quickly.

Comment on The Coquí: Friend or Foe? by Gilbert

Gilbert — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:56:26 +0000

Well for what its worth there’s a hawaiian tree that has been introduced to Puerto Rico that has become a virulent infestation that tends to erradicate local trees or steal them their access to the sun because of its fast growth rate, I believe we are equal on the matter, I do not know its name I will find it, but for what its worth it is a horrible tree that grows fast and dies even faster, maybe you know its name…

Comment on Urban Wildlife Pests: When the Fence is Not Enough by Sidrah

Sidrah — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:44:18 +0000

Good article!! I liked those tips on keeping away that wildlife from your farm.

Comment on The Coquí: Friend or Foe? by Jim VanKirk

Jim VanKirk — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:09:49 +0000

That’s the nature of “invasive” species. At home, it is not a pest because is is regulated within the bounds of the local system in which it evolved and in which its fellow residents co-evolved. Once moved to a new ecosystem, it can wreak havoc on the natives there.

Comment on One Invasive Species Preying on Another by ALbert Lugassy

ALbert Lugassy — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:01:59 +0000

I do agree with your information above are correct. It is my first time in 30 years I have seen this big problem with the “Kudzu bug” in Norcross . I have used all types of chemical nothing help. Something needs to be done urgently.

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