UPDATE:  Invasive “Jumping Worms” & “Hammer Head” worms – identification/elimination
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UPDATE: Invasive “Jumping Worms” & “Hammer Head” worms – identification/elimination

— UPDATE:   July 7, 2026 – OPB has an UPDATE on INVASIVE JUMPING WORMS in Oregon — LINK:    https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/12/jumping-worms-oregon-soil-invasive-species/ There are invasive worms to keep an eye out in your garden.  They degrade the soil and the hammer head worms even eat our native worms. (1)  the “jumping worm” (because of its unique movements) and (2) … Continue reading

Feb 24 – IPM: Integrated Pest Management – summary & pointers
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Feb 24 – IPM: Integrated Pest Management – summary & pointers

Please find a pointer to the a set of useful references given out by Cindy Withrow at the February 24, 2016 Garden Club’s presentation on IPM – Integrated Pest Management: IPM_Alternative _handout Also, a review of Cindy Withrow’s presentation is included below, thanks to L.F. for her notes! February 24 Guest Speaker was Cindy Withrow, … Continue reading

Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs – Great FAQ website!
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Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs – Great FAQ website!

Just when you thought there was nothing new to know about the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs, a new resource pops up! The Rutger’s new Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station website has a fantastic “FAQ” (Frequently Asked Questions) page about these annoying and invasive  pests: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/stink-bug/faq.php One specific FAQ that caught our eye was the below … Continue reading