Gypsy Moth Hosts
Oaks (Quercus) are the preferred host, though other susceptible species include apple (Malus), alder (Alnus), aspen (Populus), basswood or linden (Tilia), hawthorns (Crataegus) and willows (Salix) are also damaged, ... [... more]
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Walnut Toxicity -- Annuals Not Affected
The following is a partial list of annual flowers that appear NOT affected by the toxicity released by walnut roots. ... [... more]
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Frost Protection
Covers. Old sheets, blankets and light rugs may limit cold injury to annual flowers and vegetables. Avoid plastic. Plastic will transfer the cold to the plant and provides little insulating capabilities. Leaving air ... [... more]
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Moth Balls
Moth balls or naphthalene flakes are used to repel animals such as rabbits, dogs, cats, moles, chipmunks, and squirrels, though the effectiveness is somewhat questionable. Moth balls and flakes dissolve quickly in ... [... more]
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Animal Repellents
The only sure-fire animal repellent is fencing high enough to prevent jumping over and crawling under. Commercial sprays are available at veterinarians and pet supply stores that claim repellent qualities if used ... [... more]
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Mealy Bugs
Mealy bugs are houseplant insects that produce a white cottony mass around their body. Damage occurs due to the sucking action of the insect, distorting the new tissue and leaves. A sticky sap-like substance may be ... [... more]
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Dormant Oil
Dormant oils are used to suffocate insects -- larva, adults, pupae and eggs. Sucking insects such as thrips, scales and aphids are primary targets. The oil creates a thin layer over the insect and prevents breathing. ... [... more]
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Sulfur
Sulfur deficiencies look similar to nitrogen deficiencies. Sulfur helps build the plant's proteins. [... more]
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Iron Chlorosis
Chelated iron fertilizer forms, such as Miracid, are not tied up or bound by particles in a high pH soil. Fertilizer should be applied in early spring as leaves are emerging. Some chelated forms can be applied ... [... more]
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Spider Mites
Spider mites are not insects, since they have eight legs. Mites are almost microscopic and best seen with a hand lens or magnifying glass. Mites feed by sucking on the underside of leaves and often spin fine webs ... [... more]
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Scales
Many houseplant scales are brown, hard-shelled insects that suck the sap from plants. A sap-like substance is usually found on leaves. Scales can be found on petioles (leaf stems), leaves and stems of various ... [... more]
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Walnut Toxicity -- Weeds And Groundcovers Not Affected
The following is a partial list of weeds that appear NOT affected by the toxicity released by walnut roots. ... [... more]
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