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The last few weeks in Minnesota have included blizzards, Siberian air masses and many inches of snow. We’re hunkered down inside, plant roots and seeds are waiting for warmer weather and mammals are looking for something to eat.
But where...
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The garden season is in full swing, which means insect season is also upon us. Extension educators from Blue Earth to Cook county (and everywhere in between) are fielding questions about all kinds of bugs on all kinds of plants. Here are...
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As early-planted cole crops continue to chug through the growing season, all the insect pests that love to eat them are also out. Let’s review who we’re seeing now and if we can do anything about them.
Cabbage Maggot
Cabbage maggot...
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Marissa Schuh, U of M Extension integrated pest management educator
Marissa Schuh brings an appreciation for insects to her University of Minnesota Extension work with gardeners and farmers
When Marissa Schuh appeared in the news last...
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As we barrel through another Minnesota winter, people are reporting an unwelcome houseguest: brown marmorated stink bug. These shield-shaped, brown bugs are about a half-inch long and have a series of black and white bands on their rear...
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Lady beetle larvae eat the same foods but look very different than adults. Photo: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org
All around us we see how the changing seasons affect our trees, gardens, and the insects that depend on them. Sometimes these...
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As the weather begins to cool, several insects begin searching for a place to overwinter. Some insects, including the boxelder bug and lady beetles, become a nuisance as they decide to move into our homes. Now is the time to prepare to...
Outdoor living spaces have become increasingly popular among homeowners in recent years, and that popularity grew even more over the last year. As social distancing guidelines issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged people to stay home as much as possible, a desire for accessible,...
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Extension horticulture experts have been busy this winter writing and revising articles for this website. Here are a few examples to help you get through the rest of the coldest season. There's still time to learn about gardening indoors...
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As a polar vortex hunkers down over Minnesota, you may find yourself reaching for an extra sweater, blanket or space heater. Our plants are all tucked in for the winter or getting ready to be started from seed.
But where have all the...
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