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[Image: camellia flower blight]Louisiana Plant Pathology: Camellia Flower Blight
Camellia flower blight is the most common disease of camellias in Louisiana. This publication describes the disease and how to manage it. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: Static Pile Backyard Composting]Static Pile Backyard Composting
Follow these 12 easy steps to make and maintain your compost pile.
[Image: spider mites]Bug Biz: Twospotted Spider Mites in Strawberries
The twospotted spider mite is one of the most persistent and damaging pest problems affecting strawberry production in Louisiana. Damage, description, life cycle, monitoring, control information and color photos included. Spanish version also included.
[Image: bedding plants]Bedding Plants for Louisiana Landscapes
In addition to flowers, bedding plants may be grown for their colorful foliage or interesting forms or textures. With proper selection, they can be used to provide color throughout the year. Use this publication to help you with bedding plant selection and proper care.
[Image: Nonchemical Weed Control ]Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes
Louisianians take pride in the appearance of their lawns and landscapes. Weeds, however, can detract from that appearance and frustrate homeowners. Information on adaptation, light, soils and mulch can be found in this publication.
[Image: Mole Crickets]Bug Biz: Mole Crickets
Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included.
[Image: pecan]Bug Biz: Pecan Phylloxera
Pecan phylloxera are found throughout the native pecan-producing regions of the United States. Beginning in mid-April, galls (knots) begin to appear on the leaf veins, leaf rachises, catkins, current season's shoot growth and nuts of the pecan. Damage, description, life cycle and control information is included. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: Two species of yellow aphids]Bug Biz: Yellow Aphids on Pecans
Two species of yellow aphids are found on pecans in Louisiana and in all pecan-producing states. Descripton, life cycle, damage and control information is included. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: stink bugs on pecans]Bug Biz: Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs on Pecans
Stink bugs and leaffooted bugs are found throughout the pecan-producing regions of the United States. They can be found throughout Louisiana. Description, life cycle, damage and control measures are included. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: bacterial leaf scorch]Louisiana Plant Pathology: Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees
Bacterial leaf scorch is a common disease that affects a variety of trees used in the landscape. This fact sheet describes the disease and how to identify it. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: brown patch]Large Patch of Warm-season Turfgrasses
Large patch (formerly called brown patch) is the most common disease of warm-season turfgrasses in Louisiana. This article decribes the disease and how to manage it.
[Image: backyard composting]Backyard Composting - Wastes to Resources
Which composting system is right for you? Find the answers and more in this helpful guide to composting. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: Tropical Hibiscus]Tropical Hibiscus
Tropical hibiscus (Hibiscusrosa-sinensis) is one of the most popular plants used in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. This publication includes information that explains how the hibiscus can provide almost non-stop blooming from spring through the fall.
Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet: The Centipede Decline Problem
Centipedegrass is a popular lawn grass in Louisiana. Although centipede is a low-maintenance grass, proper management is still important. This publcation covers factors that contribute to centipede decline: improper plant nutrition, cultural practices, and soil and water conditions.
[Image: stinging caterpillars]Bug Biz: Stinging Caterpillars
If you touch a stinging caterpillar, you will likely soon feel a burning and itching pain. The reason is that the caterpillar’s spines have punctured your skin and have released a venom. Control measures, life cycles and color images included. (PDF Format Only)
Dogwoods
The flowering dogwood (Cornusflorida) is native to much of the eastern United States. Dogwood is a very versatile ornamental tree. This publication includes information on plant selection, watering, fertilization, disease and pest control for dogwoods.
[Image: home vegetable gardening]Louisiana Home Vegetable Gardening
Gardening is one of Louisiana’s most popular activities, and this publication is designed to provide Louisiana vegetable gardeners with a comprehensive guidebook to help them get the most from their gardens. The 120-page, spiral-bound, full-color guide provides a variety of photos and illustrations. Cost: $20 plus tax (free shipping). You can order this book through our online store, by using the Order Publication link below.
[Image: butterfly gardening]Butterfly Gardening for Louisianians
Many Louisiana gardeners are expressing their desire to attract butterflies to their yards. Learn how to create a butterfly-friendly environment with a few simple requirements: food, water, shelter and a place to reproduce. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: Logo]Vegetable Gardening Tips
This series provides a variety of information for home vegetable gardeners. Topics include beans, cabbage, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, peppers, onions, shallots, garlic and many more of the favorites of home gardeners.
[Image: Bug Biz]Bug Biz: Blackberry (Raspberry) Crown Borer
Blackberries are a favorite springtime fruit in Louisiana. The blackberry (raspberry) crown borer is a serious pest of blackberry plantings and causes loss of plant vigor, loss of yield and plant destruction. Damage, life cycle, monitoring and control recommendations included.
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