Ticks, mosquitoes, deer, beetles, caterpillars, mice— the list of landscape pests can go on and on. We’re here to pique your interest and share some interesting (and somewhat scary) facts about some of Massachusetts' most common lawn pests. Ready to be wowed? Check out these five things you pr…Read More
Why Stem or Trunk Injection?? By injecting your trees instead of spraying them we can treat the tree from the inside out and eliminate drift of the spray. In keeping with good Integrated Pest Management Practices, Stem or Trunk injections typically use the least amount of possible tree pesticide w…Read More
Preference by deer for plants is often determined by the overall availability of food. Additionally, plant preferences for deer can vary on a regional basis. The following plants are some that apppear to be less preferred by deer when food supplies are adequate and should discourage deer browsing. P…Read More
While it is necessary to take preventive measures against the creatures year-round, be extra vigilant in warmer months with your tick prevention. Protect your people, pets and your yard! Avoid Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass and leaf litter. Walk in the center of trails. Tuck your pa…Read More
Here in the Northeast we tend to think only of Lyme Disease because it is so prevalent in our area. But did you know that as of February 2014, there are currently 14 tick diseases in the U.S. recognized by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention? Unfortunately, there are a few of us here a…Read More
Meet the Trouble Makers: 7 Disease Carrying Ticks! The American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) This is the most commonly identified species responsible for transmitting Rickettsia rickettsii, which causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in humans. It can also transmitTularemia. It is widely dist…Read More
What is Winter Moth? Winter Moth (Operophtera Brumata) is a moth that was introduced to the area from Europe through Nova Scotia. It is an invasion species that causes damage to trees, perennials and shrubs. Locally, the hardest hit areas include coastal Massachusetts, Connecticut and Maine. It has…Read More
This is an interesting blog from one of our vendors that we want to share with you. We are experiencing a collective exhale after months of winter storms that brought subzero temperatures, continuous wind gusts, freezing rain and – to say the least—piles of snow. As temperatures start to warm, w…Read More
