Tag: invasive species

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Celebrate Earth Day by helping protect at-risk species
Celebrate Earth Day by finding out how your landscaping company can help protect species of bees, insects, birds, plants, and trees on Total Landscape Care.
April 22, 2019
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The threat of the spotted lanternfly
Understand the invasive species threat and how to identify, control, and stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in the U.S. here on Total Landscape Care.
April 11, 2019
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EAB: Where did it come from and where will it go?
EAB might sound like alphabet soup to an outsider but those in the landscaping industry know the acronym is short for the deadly invasive species, emerald ash borer.
November 30, 2018
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How to: Caring for landscaping on a property with a lake
A lake is a source of natural beauty. It enhances a property's appearance, but homeowners often fail to see past this superficial appeal. If they approached it from the perspective of a landscaping professional, they'd understand how deep it really goes.
November 27, 2018
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Japanese beetles: Keeping these bejeweled bugs from devouring landscapes
Japanese beetles are damaging lawns and landscaping significantly across America.
June 18, 2018
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Spotted lanternfly spreads: How to identify and manage invasive pest
Originally found in Pennsylvania, in 2014, this native to China, India and Vietnam is considered a threat to grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries.
December 1, 2017
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Evaluation tool created to test for invasive plants
Invasive plants are currently big news in the landscape industry and are oftentimes viewed as negative. Learn more on invasive plants on Total Landscape Care.
November 14, 2017
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Ash trees face extinction due to continued presence of emerald ash borer
The five species of ash that are now considered on the brink of extinction are the green, black, blue, white and pumpkin ash. Details here on Total Landscape Care.
September 15, 2017
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The West prepares for the inevitable invasion of emerald ash borer
EAB seemed to only be a problem for those east of the Mississippi River, but in recent years states like Colorado and Nebraska have found infestations.
August 2, 2017
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Union files grievance claiming goats are stealing landscaping jobs
In Michigan, AFSCME has filed a grievance against Western Michigan University claiming that the goats it employed are taking away jobs from laid-off workers.
July 11, 2017
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Nonnative redbay ambrosia beetle, fungus taking down redbay trees
Over the recent months the redbay ambrosia beetle and the fungus it carries have killed one-third of the nation’s redbay trees. See how this happens on TLC!
July 7, 2017
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As EAB spreads, educate your clients on the preventative measures they can take
Because of the fatal nature of an emerald ash borer infestation, there aren’t many options for homeowners who have ash trees, but here is what you CAN do.
June 27, 2017
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