Mites are a common pest in the landscape and are often thought of as “insects.” But while they are related, mites are actually in the arachnid family along with spiders and ticks. These little critters can reproduce rapidly, and while one mite by itself can’t do much damage to a plant, if the population gets…
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Monthly Archives: May 2018
Kiss Your Ash Goodbye
As many of you know, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has arrived in Fairfield County and is doing major damage to our ash tree population. This insect has been ravaging ash trees for years in the Midwest. It worked its way east, both by flying from tree to tree and catching rides on firewood being transported longer…
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