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Oak Lace Bug Damage More Noticeable In 2022
Oak Lace Bug Damage More Noticeable In 2022
Oak Lace Bug Damage More Noticeable In 2022
A non-native bug is damaging “white oak” trees around Oregon.  State Department of Forestry’s Christine Buhl said the oak lace bug has been here since 2015, but this year, things are looking especially bad.   “It is an aesthetic pest that can make oaks look pretty bad, and so that’s a concern for the typical homeowner, even though it’s not killing the trees. But, the larger concern is always that
Dandelions Not The Way To Help Honeybees, WSDA Says
Dandelions Not The Way To Help Honeybees, WSDA Says
Dandelions Not The Way To Help Honeybees, WSDA Says
With pollinator numbers dropping around the United States, some homeowners will leave dandelions in their yard saying they’re trying to help the honeybees with a source of food. While their intentions may be good, the Washington state Department of Agriculture said dandelions are not the best for bees. ...
WSDA Is Asking You To Check Your Trees During August
WSDA Is Asking You To Check Your Trees During August
WSDA Is Asking You To Check Your Trees During August
Are invasive species hiding in your trees? The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking you to check trees, lights, outdoor equipment and standing water in your yard for harmful bugs. It’s all part of National Tree Check Month in August. “ ...
Trees Benefit Agriculture
Trees Benefit Agriculture
Trees Benefit Agriculture
Arbor Day was celebrated this past Friday and WSU Extension Forester Steve McConnell says it's often a day where people can stop and appreciate trees.   And while he noted that farmers’ lives, particularly in the spring are hectic and very busy and that, “Arbor Day is kind of a nice opportunity to stop and remember that we do receive a lot of benefits from trees. Whether it’s shading...