Pest Patrol

Squish Squash Bugs Before They’re a Problem

The time to prepare for garden pests is before they arrive. This holds true for squash bugs, one of the most problematic insects for pumpkins and squash. Because they can be a challenge to eradicate once they’ve taken hold, it’s important to stay ahead of the game. Summer Squash: Growing Advice and Recipes How to ...

Listening to the hum of the carpenter bees

We were standing near my sister’s garage the other evening. There were at least 8 carpenter bees (although I didn’t know at first that’s what they were). They were seemingly attempting to burrow into the eaves of her garage where some of the paint wore off over the years. Earlier that day while sitting on ...

What to do when box elder bugs want to stay for the winter

Autumn is a glorious time with bluebird skies, brilliantly colored leaves, and box elder bugs taking up their winter residence. While most people can probably scratch the last aspect of this season, seeing lots and lots of box elder bugs is pretty typical for a lot of people. Last week a friend sent me photos ...