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Grass #807933

Asked August 25, 2022, 4:56 AM EDT

I have never had so many weeds as this year. My lawn is being taken over by the weeds. Can you suggest what I can put on the lawn to kill these weeds. I also have bare patches that I've never had before. Is there anything I can do to keep up the grass where the pine trees are. The needles are also killing my grass. I know I have several issues going on and appreciate any and all of your suggestions to hellp alleviate these issues,

Adams County Colorado

How do I get rid of Ants in, and outside, of my home? #797195

Asked June 22, 2022, 9:39 AM EDT

I live near Lake Huron and I have ants everywhere. I have large black ants and tiny red and black ones.

Alcona County Michigan

Ants attacking tomatoes #797169

Asked June 22, 2022, 12:08 AM EDT

Hi, I went out to my garden and found black ants chewing on the tomato stem, about 1 inch up from the dirt. These are brand new plants from Bachman’s. They have no sign of aphids and they are replacement plants for the tomatoes the ants already killed (same method). I’m guessing they are carpenter ants. Any bait did nothing. I just sprinkled Diamoetous earth down and sprayed for aphids tonight just in case. This time they only “ate” the bottom of my super sweet 100. They clearly have a large ant colony right in this raised vegetable bed. Any ideas on how to get rid of them for good without poisoning my tomatoes? Hose didn’t work. Perhaps boiling water? Any help is appreciated!



Hennepin County Minnesota

I have a 6 year old Austrian Pine in Adams county with brown/orange needles. What can I do to improve the survival of this pine? #794783

Asked June 07, 2022, 5:45 PM EDT

I planted this Austrian Pine 1 year ago in Adams County, Colorado and now the needles have been brown/orange for about six months. What can I do to improve the tree? 





Adams County Colorado

Carpenter ants—Identification and what to do #794643

Asked June 07, 2022, 9:40 AM EDT

Good morning. We may have an infestation of carpenter ants. They’ve been appearing on a daily basis in our home, and we’re wondering about getting a positive identification, followed by what steps do we need to take if they are indeed carpenter ants. We’d like to be as effective as possible while instigating the least amount of harm to other living animals, the environment, and ourselves. Any suggestions or information would be most welcome. Thank you.



Oakland County Michigan

Carpenter ants #794628

Asked June 07, 2022, 8:19 AM EDT

What's the best dyi way for me to get rid of carpenter ants? We just started to notice them in the home. There is a deck area outside where we see them as well.

Midland County Michigan

acidic soil due to pine trees #793750

Asked June 01, 2022, 6:59 PM EDT

Hello. I live in Bend and have 5 raised garden beds. Two are removed from the pines and have reaped the best vegetable harvests. The other 3 become progressively less compatible with life the closer to the pines they get (meaning by the end of the line there aren't even weeds growing in the beds). Is there any way to salvage these beds, or are there any species of plants that like to live in acidic soil? I have light weight row cover that I can use to help keep the pine needles out. Is there any way to rekindle that soil or is it too acidic to support life? In general, what are the best soil amendments for acidic soil? (thinking more for my salvageable beds) I do have soil testing kits - I've heard mixed things about them. Thanks! Krista

Deschutes County Oregon

Large Carpenter ants #790655

Asked May 13, 2022, 3:54 PM EDT

I have a housebound woman who has large carpenter like ants coming into her house and would like to know the best way to get rid of them without a lot of chemicals?

Presque Isle County Michigan

Type of ant and how to get rid of them #787932

Asked April 25, 2022, 10:48 AM EDT

Can you help identify this ant? I have had these ants in one area of my kitchen for the past couple of years. I have tried several different kinds of over the counter bait without any success. There is no moisture or water source in that area. They disappear during the winter but return as the temperatures rise. I have attached pictures of one on my hand.



Macomb County Michigan

Are these carpenter ants? #779335

Asked December 21, 2021, 1:36 PM EST

Found these in our bathroom where the heat was. We are concerned they are carpenter ants and would like them identified.



Benzie County Michigan