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adult mosquito resting on a leaf

Managing mosquitoes at home

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With the arrival of warm, wet weather, mosquitoes are becoming more prevalent.  Unfortunately, this can turn relaxing evenings outdoors into a constant battle against these buzzing and biting insects. Fortunately, there are several steps we can take to prevent mosquito bites while enjoying the...
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female keeled treehopper protecting nymphs on a leaf

Keeled treehoppers, the bugs with bodyguards

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If you take some time to look closely at a plant, chances are you’ll see a variety of different insects. Take sunflowers, for example: many different pollinators can be seen visiting the flowers, from bees and wasps to beetles, butterflies, and flies. Other insects can be found feeding on the plant...
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wool sower gall on an oak tree

Fuzzy growth on oak trees: Wool sower galls

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If you spend enough time looking at and working with plants, you'll inevitably come across galls. Galls are abnormal growths and can be caused by a variety of different organisms, including insects (like aphids, flies, wasps) and mites, and occasionally nematodes, fungi, and bacteria. Galls can be...
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