PHC Is Health Insurance for Your Trees and Shrubs
Most homeowners with landscaped yards enjoy the thought of an inviting outdoor space they can show off and enjoy. But
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Diseases & Pests
Even well-tended trees are susceptible to diseases and pests. These articles provide tips that will help you recognize common tree defects and infestations, and recommend treatment options, such as a comprehensive plant health care program.
What To Do When Your Tree Is Dying
Have you ever heard of the children’s book, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein? It’s a story about a tree that gives
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Spotted Lanternfly Discovered in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced today that a single dead specimen of the invasive pest known as
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August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Find the Asian Longhorned Beetle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is reminding citizens that August is Tree Check
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Do ticks live in trees?
Have you heard that ticks can fall from trees onto unsuspecting people and pets? This is a common misconception –
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Help Your Trees Resist Pests – Try IPM
On your property, insects and microorganisms abound. If this is news to you, don’t go running for the sprays and
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Common Pests That Plague Your Trees in the Winter
Most insects and pests hide away for the winter months, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone. In fact, hiding within
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5 Ways for Keeping Rats Away from Fruit Trees
Rodents like mice and rats can be pests but can also spread disease. For example, rat urine can spread leptospirosis
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Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic beetle from Asia that feeds on ash tree foliage, usually in small, irregularly-shaped
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August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle in its Tracks
August Is Tree Check Month: Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle in its Tracks The U.S.
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