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Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

How can I protect my apple trees from vole feeding damage?

The best method for the control of voles is to use 1/4-inch hardware cloth or plastic cylinders to protect individual trees and shrubs by wrapping the base of the trunk up to about 18 inches high. The cylinder should be …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Are there any special precautions I need to take when handling dead mice?

We assume you are handling a dead mouse because: 1) you found a dead mouse in your house or your yard, or 2) there is a dead mouse in a mousetrap.

Concerns to be aware of are micro- or macro-parasites …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

A woodpecker keeps pecking on our chimney causing a drumming sound all through the house. Why is the bird doing this?

In the spring, woodpeckers use a rhythmic pecking called “drumming” to establish a territory and attract a mate. Complaints of woodpeckers on houses during this period indicate that the birds are using the house as a “singing” post. Try to …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Are there plans for building bluebird boxes?

There are many free bluebird box plans available on the Internet. You can also contact your local Cooperative Extension Service office and ask if they have plans.

Bluebirds prefer a mixture of open grasslands and scattered trees, so they are …

Posted on August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Trees and Shrubs: Problems


Trees and Shrubs | Selection | Planting | Maintenance | Problems

 

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Detecting and Diagnosing Problems

side by sie piture showing stressed shrub on the left and the root ball on the right
This viburnum shrub looks distressed. It’s leaves are becoming sparse and have
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