Japanese beetles are not much of a threat in their native country, Japan, since there is a natural predator. However, in many regions of the United States, without a natural predator, Japanese beetles have become the source of garden or orchard damage. Since they are a host on over 200 plants, Japanese beetles have become a significant threat to many people from commercial farmers and even to recreational “at-home” gardeners. However, what many people do not know is that the problem doesn’t lie with the Japanese beetle themselves, but actually the control methods that are used in efforts to get rid of them. Unfortunately, too many people are applying wrong amounts of insecticides or even the wrong insecticides altogether. Moreover, too little or too much of the insecticides are applied during the wrong seasons. By utilizing the right products and applying them correctly during the right time of year, you can potentially prevent a future Japanese beetle infestation in or around your garden.

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Fire ants are one of the most frustrating ant species that can invade a home, recreational area, or etc. This is mainly so because of their natural predatory tendencies. Fire ants are known for their painful bites that can lead to potential health risks. Fire ants actually remain active all year long; however, with peak activity seasons, many people won’t even know that they are there until their colonies are well established and their mounds are readily visible in the spring. Being negligent with fire ant control can mean that you will struggle to control their populations the during their peak activity seasons. Make sure you gain the upper hand in preparation for a stress-free and fire-ant free spring season.

Fire Ant Treatment

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As the weather gets cooler, its fortunate that some of the crawling insects are beginning to die down. However, there are some insect pests that will be the most active during this cooling season when the nights get a little bit chillier and the days get shorter. Moreover, controlling some of these insect pests during the fall season can really mean a lot when it comes to the following spring season. Amongst a few of these insect pests, one of the most painful or annoying insect pests that can be controlled during the fall season are fire ants.

Habits of Fire Ants: A Seasonal Thing

There are said to be two main seasons of activity for fire ants. If one studied their behavior, they will easily see why they behave in such a manner. The peak activity seasons for fire ants are spring and fall. Of course, fire ants have huge social colonies. In order to survive, fire ants have adapted to and avoided the extremes of summer heat and winter cold by digging deep into the ground and almost “hibernating” during these seasons. Ideally, they begin foraging for food and actively mate in the spring, “hide” and continue breeding during the summer in the cool dirt, return during the fall to finish foraging for food, and then finally go into “hibernation” during the winter season. Keep Reading

Stink bugs, also known as shield bugs, have been a nuisance for several years now. Recently, however, they have become more significant pests in the agricultural industry and massive infestations have taken over the mid-Atlantic region in the United States. Although they continue to make their ways into houses, businesses, schools, and more, they are also taking over orchards, gardens, and  agricultural fields. They are able to attack over 300 fruits and vegetables and without a natural predator to naturally control their populations, there is a stronger urgency to make more conscious efforts in controlling stink bugs.

Significance of Stink Bugs

Stink bugs are not native to the United States. It is said that they were brought from Asia by freight. Since there are no known natural predators of stink bugs in the United States, they have been left alone to continue to breed and reproduce at outrageous rates.

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