Cicada Killer Wasps may look fierce with their large size but they are nothing about which to be concerned. These harmless wasps feed on tree sap and flower nectar as individual adults. Females, who do have a mild sting but are not considered painful, fly around trees, shrubs, meadows and...
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West Nile virus is spreading faster than it has in years and the pace of the mosquito-borne disease is getting worse, health officials report. Nationwide there have been at least 693 reported cases and 28 deaths according to the CDC. A mild winter and ample spring rains have allowed the...
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Tick populations will be up this year due to the very mild winter. Ticks prefer cool moist areas. Low lying vegetation, leaf debris, and wooded areas are likely places for ticks to harbor. They are NOT likely to be in open lawn areas as it is too dry and hot....
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The emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis, (EAB) is an invasive pest that threatens our ash tree population. The emerald ash borer is now one of the most destructive non-native insects in the United States. The "Green Menace" was positively identified in Bucks county, PA on March 15, 2012. It is...
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