When To Apply Mulch To Minimize Pest Pressure In Wisconsin Gardens
Wisconsin gardeners balance short growing seasons, cold winters, and a variety of pests that take advantage of shelter and moisture. Mulch is…
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Wisconsin: Pests & Diseases
Types Of Soil-Borne Pathogens Affecting Wisconsin Vegetable Crops
Wisconsin vegetable growers operate in a cool, humid continental climate with clay and organic soils that can retain moisture and favor many…
Read articleSteps To Diagnose And Treat Fungal Root Rot In Wisconsin Perennials
Fungal root rot is one of the most common and frustrating problems for perennial gardeners in Wisconsin. Wet springs, compacted soils, heavy…
Read articleIdeas For Low-Toxicity Controls For Scale On Wisconsin Shade Trees
Scale insects are a common and persistent problem on shade trees in Wisconsin. They feed by sucking sap, weakening branches, promoting sooty…
Read articleBest Ways To Protect Wisconsin Houseplants From Fungus Gnats
Wisconsin houseplant owners face a familiar nuisance: fungus gnats. These small, flylike insects thrive in moist potting mix and can damage roots…
Read articleBenefits Of Native Wetland Plants For Disease Mitigation In Wisconsin
Overview and purpose Wetland ecosystems in Wisconsin perform a wide range of ecological services that directly and indirectly reduce disease risk to…
Read articleWhat To Plant To Attract Lady Beetles And Lacewings In Wisconsin Gardens
Lady beetles (commonly called ladybugs) and lacewings are two of the most effective and familiar predatory insects for biological pest control. In…
Read articleWhat Does Leaf Curl Look Like On Wisconsin Peach Trees?
Overview: why leaf curl matters in Wisconsin orchards and yards Peach leaf curl (caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans) is one of…
Read articleHow Do I Treat Cedar-Apple Rust On Wisconsin Crabapples?
Cedar-apple rust is a common fungal disease that affects crabapple trees throughout Wisconsin. If you are seeing yellow-orange spots on leaves or…
Read articleWhy Do Aphid Populations Explode In Wisconsin Greenhouses?
Aphids are one of the most persistent and damaging insect pests in greenhouse production. In Wisconsin, where greenhouses provide a year-round microclimate…
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