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Emerald ash borer spotted in Rhode Island
The emerald ash borer (EAB) has now spread to 35 states and three Canadian provinces, as of July 2, 2018, and recently it was spotted in Rhode Island.
August 3, 2018
Business
The high cost of exposing lawn, landscape workers to chemicals at point of use
Keeping workers safe is not just a best management practice – it is the law. Details on best practices for chemical care here on Total Landscape Care.
October 20, 2017
Business
Mounds of trouble: Keeping ants at bay and out of the way
Your customers want to enjoy every bit of their lawn, but what happens when a fun day of play ends with unexpected ant bites? Details on Total Landscape Care.
July 27, 2017
Business
Different control methods for managing spider mite outbreaks during the summer
The worst spider mite species is the twospotted spider mite due to its wide range of hosts including trees, shrubs, flowers, weeds, fruits, and field crops.
July 13, 2017
Business
How to: Tips on avoiding ticks this summer
Landscapers need to be on high alert for something that may seem like just a minor annoyance at first but can soon turn deadly: ticks.
May 15, 2017
Business
How to: The multiple methods to control aphids
There are thousands of species of aphids and they are all seen as nothing more than pests in the garden. Read more right here on Total Landscape Care!
May 1, 2017
Design-Build
Watch for early spring pests as temperatures warm
As the earth slowly warms and wakes up dormant plants, it also awakens hungry insects. Read more about this and other landscaping news on Total Landscape Care!
March 27, 2017
Design-Build
If your clients hate bugs, consider bats among your new best friends
When it comes to pollinators, everyone is all for saving bees and butterflies, but bats get all of the bad PR.
October 29, 2016
Business
New research: Neonics dramatically reduce male bees’ sperm count
A study has revealed that two types of the controversial neonicotinoids have significant negative effects on male honeybees. Click to read more on the research.
August 2, 2016
Business
Dow AgroSciences offers online weed, insect, disease-control training
Dow AgroSciences Turf & Ornamental (T&O) is now offering online product training for turf managers who want to brush up on weed, insect and disease control.
April 11, 2016
Business
Maryland poised to ban homeowner use of neonicotinoid pesticides
Maryland's Pollinator Protection Act of 2016, prohibiting homeowners from purchasing and using insecticides with neonicotinoid class chemicals, is all set for the governor's signature.
March 31, 2016
Business
Neonicotinoid ban stalls in Illinois, moves forward abroad
In Illinois, legislation has been proposed to ban the use of neonicotinoids a type of pesticide shown by the Enivronmental Protection Agency to put bees at risk.
March 22, 2016
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