Mystery Nest? Don't call 911 just yet!
Last week, a local police officer was called out to a property for mysterious “bug” activity. An unusual nest was reported on the property and the concerned homeowners did not know what it was or what to do with it. Luckily, the officer knew to call their local Extension office and soon we were ON THE CASE! (Here come the sleuthing puns!)
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Four-lined Plant Bug Crushing Oregano (and other plants)
Perennial plants (and others) are showing damage caused by four-lined plant bug (Poecilocapus lineatus) with some plants exhibiting heavy damage. For instance, my oregano is totally obliterated. I usually say no worries to this pest as it is a one and done insect; it has one life cycle in the early part of spring. The damage is caused early enough in the season that I don't usually worry about taking action with pesticides. However, this year is anything but normal and I am altering my normal approach a bit.
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