Vermont has a new critter to be bugged by this summer. Gone is the spongy moth caterpillar ravaging oak trees like we saw the past two years and in its place is the elm zigzag sawfly that can ...

From aphids to spittle bugs, there are annoying to destructive pests in many of our gardens. For aphids, the best chance of beating them is to monitor often and early. “If you can catch an aphid ...

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

Of the 80-plus species of sawflies in Maine, ... Both moths fall into the large family Erebidae, which includes many showy moths and familiar caterpillars like the isabella tiger moth ...

So be proactive and use organic controls to manage rose sawfly. The Plant Medic is written by Ricky Kemery, who retired as the extension educator for horticulture at the Allen County Purdue ...

Agroecological importance of smooth brome in managing wheat stem sawfly (Hymenoptera: Cephidae) via associated braconid parasitoids. Journal of Economic Entomology , 2024; 117 (6): 2344 DOI: 10. ...

Officials said the potential impact of the elm zigzag sawfly is unknown because of the short time it has been in the U.S. (since 2021). "Although the insect causes defoliation of elm trees, most ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota agriculture officials announced Tuesday the discovery of an invasive insect new to the state. According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the elm zigzag sawfly ...

If you spot a suspected elm zigzag sawfly or signs of infestation, report the sighting here or try to get a good photo or collect a specimen and notify the ODNR Division of Forestry at 614-265-6694.

Q: Can my gooseberry bushes recover from an attack of sawfly? John Collins, Co Dublin. A: Most active between April and September, the larvae of the common gooseberry sawfly can rapidly defoliate ...

Of the 80-plus species of sawflies in Maine, ... Both moths fall into the large family Erebidae, which includes many showy moths and familiar caterpillars like the isabella tiger moth ...

Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox. As we enter late summer, there are hundreds of cool insects which should have you on the lookout. In the evenings, I ...