With an abundance of ground squirrels comes the predators that eat them, and in our area this means badgers. Last year there was a prolific number of these tough and tenacious creatures in the fields surrounding us, and this year looks to be about the same, if not more. And we weren’t the only ones ...
Read More | Pest PatrolWhile many people recoil at the sight of any spider, when you take a few moments to watch them, they’re pretty fascinating… as long as they’re not too big and hairy. For years, we’ve watched the impressive orb weavers in the garden, particularly in the fall, construct elaborate webs within the large plants to capture ...
Read More | Pest PatrolAs the weather heats up it seems so does the pest pressure. Some species that thrives despite the heat are the stink and shield bugs. Stink bugs, (Pentatomidea) is a huge family, including such characters as the brown marmorated stink bug, a non-native species that causes problems on fruit, as well as being a nuisance ...
Read More | Pest PatrolMoths elicit varied responses from people. Sometimes they are so beautiful, like the enormous Sphinx (or Hawk) moth, that they are a joy to see. Other times, such as when they’re dive-bombing you as soon as you turn on a light, they’re a bother. Since people seem to love them or hate them, I thought ...
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