Our homes and gardens often overlap with spaces and resources used by wild animals, both native and non-native. A "shared habitat" situation can pose some challenges when the animals' day-to-day activ ...
Ants in this collective category invade wood that is rotting or in final decay stages. The ants do not cause the decay, but indicate an existing problem. Yellow and cornfield ants are described. Co ...
Moles are serious pests to lawns and gardens in western Washington, along with a few areas east of the Cascade Mountains. This publication will help home gardeners develop a multi-action plan to deal ...
Flea beetles are common garden pests found throughout the Pacific Northwest. Flea beetle feeding on plants in the Brassicaceae and Solanaceae families can scar foliage and potato tubers, leading to re ...
Ornamental grasses are increasingly popular in landscaping. One species being offered in nurseries and online is ribbongrass, or Phalaris arundinacea var. picta (‘Castor’, ‘Feesey’, ‘Strawberries and ...
Viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) is an invasive pest from Europe that is spreading in Washington State. It can cause branch dieback and even death of Viburnum species, including native species ...
Are you concerned about how to manage insect pests while still protecting insect pollinators? Although many insecticides can kill or damage pollinators, new insecticides may offer better alternatives. ...