What is the best method to control scale on houseplants, shrubs and trees?, by Lola Thomas, Class of '98

I like growing corn in my garden, but the corn ear worm and other critters like the corn as well as I do.  What can I do to control the pests?, by Fred Ross, Class of '98

How do I keep aphids from attacking sweet peas?, by Laurie Winn, Class of '98

I am thinking of putting a camellia in my yard and understand that they are especially subject to disease here.  What are the diseases I should be aware of and how can I prevent them?, by Tracy Cannon, Class of '99

I have lost three gardenia bushes.  Can you give me suggestions before I try again?, by Mary E. J. Collins, Class of '99

Which herbs protect the garden from pests?, by Cheryl C. Troupe, Class of '99

I have a 25 year old pecan tree which has a film of silver over the trunk.  The bark is falling off leaving a reddish colored mat on the open spaces.  What is the most likely problem?, by Violet Adovnik, Class of '99

What is the state insect for Texas and can I raise them in my garden?, by Tom Boone, Class of '00

I have an ongoing problem with weeds in my grass and flower beds.  Is there a simple way to control them?, by Frances Mayfield, Class of '01

I would like to begin a pest control program using beneficial insects.  How do I get started?, by Trish McDaniel, Class of '01

Last year my tomatoes, peppers and okra had severe problems with root knot nematodes.  How can I prevent infestations by this pest?, by Martha Mathies, Class of '99

What can be done to rid my garden of snails and slugs?, by Bettye Solcher, Class of '99

What is powdery mildew on roses?  Can it be treated?, by Eldridge Darby, Class of '00

What is the best way to eradicate the worms that decimate the leaves of cannas?, by Kim Etheridge, Class of '99

How do I eliminate fire ant mounds from my lawn and what can I do about the depressions that they seem to leave when they are gone?, by Jay Giles, Class of '01

My tomato plants yielded very well this spring. However, later in the harvest season the skins of the fruit developed a rough, sandpaper-like texture. What caused this? What can I do about it? Are the tomatoes still edible? by Carol Jean Hebert, Class of '04

I have a yard full of grub worms!  Are these worms harmful to my lawn and flower beds?  When is the best time to treat these insects?, by Rhonda Kondo, Class of '00

Could you please tell me how to control the greenish-colored worms that eat my cabbage and broccoli plants each spring?, by Herman Auer, Class of '83

 

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