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Adult boxelder bugs are black with red banding. Photo: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
As Minnesotans make the seasonal switch to sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes, insects are making a seasonal switch as well...
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Buckthorn is one of Minnesota’s most damaging invasive plants. Landowners should be concerned if buckthorn is present in their woodlands because it is an aggressive invasive plant that outcompetes native vegetation and degrades wildlife...
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With their long season and spreading growth habit, pumpkins often present a weed control challenge. Here are some important factors and considerations when working to manage weeds in pumpkins and winter squash.
Waterhemp in a pumpkin...
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We recently purchased a new house and discovered we have a plant called knotweed taking over the backyard. We have tried digging it out, but are still unable to get rid of it. What should we do? We understand that it is an invasive plant...
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Our warm spring will likely bring an earlier-than-average asparagus spear emergence. Emergence typically starts in mid-late April, depending on location and weather. Can you believe we're almost at asparagus season?
For those using...
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Now is the time to apply crabgrass preventer in the Twin Cities metro area
This spring is about 2.5 weeks ahead of normal based on daily temperatures and growing degree day accumulation. We just entered the window to apply crabgrass...