Black Twig Borers: Tiny Insects Pose a Big Threat to Your Trees and Shrubs
What’s small, brown, and has the potential to damage your ornamental trees and shrubs? Why, the black twig borer …
Pest Management
Large Patch Showing Up in Turfgrasses Throughout Brunswick County
Cool, wet spring? Check. Susceptible turfgrass? Check. If your lawn meets these requirements, then there is a chance you …
The Return of the Kudzu Bug
A potentially serious, relatively new pest has made its first appearance of the year in Brunswick County. The …
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