Landscape Plant Pests

White grubs are the larval or grub stage of several species of beetles and chafers. The two most troublesome species in New Hampshire are the European...

The white pine weevil (Pissodes strobi) is one of the most destructive insect pests of eastern white pines in North America. Norway spruce, jack pine,...

Although there are plenty of references on insect pests, there are relatively few references that feature beneficial insects. I wrote this publication...

Introduction<br /> <br /> There are several insects and mites that feed on grass, but not all cause economic or aesthetic damage. Many of them are h...

There are between 10 and 20 thousand species of insects in New Hampshire, so identifying an insect, spider or tick is often the crucial first step tow...

In late spring and early summer, there are several species of adult beetles in the home landscapes of New Hampshire, attacking prized ornamental trees...

Among the several species of plant bugs that invade New Hampshire fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, the one that does the most damage is the tar...

In recent years several exotic insects have either entered NH or are nearby on our doorsteps <br /> <br /> Native plants have no natural defenses ag...