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How do we remove Carpenter Bees from our home? #314653

Asked April 20, 2016, 9:27 AM EDT

My wife and I attended and worked for PSU in the early 1960's. So, we value PSU information. Your web site has an article about Carpenter Bees but we would like more information on the long term removal of the bees from our home. We have a continuing expansion of the bees. They are "drilling" into the wood under our aluminum siding. We started with one hole and over a few years it has grown to five. The siding is marked and the fine wood dust covers the lower shingles and falls on our deck. We plan to have the aluminum siding around the affected area removed. Wood replaced and the siding replaced. How can we treat the wood so that the bees will not return or move to another part of our home? Our phone number is<personal data hidden> if this is confusing to you.

Warren County Ohio

Dead Dogwood Tree #313486

Asked April 16, 2016, 11:16 AM EDT

last year the tree looked poorly, this year it looks leafless and dead. it was probably from the original 1960 landscape. the other dogwoods in the neighborhood are blooming and beautiful. 1. any thoughts on what could have killed it? 2. what other ornamental tree can we plant in its place, full sun, sprinkler system--a tree that would not be susceptible to any possible dogwood fungi etc.

Polk County Oregon

Apple Orchard Development #312454

Asked April 19, 2016, 7:12 PM EDT

I own a 50 acre parcel of land in Pittsfield, VT. This property had been used as a dairy farm for over a hundred years but was abandoned in the 1960's. I purchase it in 1999. I am interested in developing an apple orchard on this property. I am reaching out to you to see if know if the University or the State of Vermont has outreach or extension programs that might be helpful to me in getting my project started. Any information you can provide to me would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached by email or phone. Thank you. Regards, Dennis Dennis Kulesza <personal data hidden>

Rutland County Vermont

Weak calf with diarrhea caused by dark brown colostrum? #309449

Asked March 28, 2016, 10:58 AM EDT

Calf out of first calf heifer, after he was born had to milk the heifer to get colostrum for the calf and noticed that the colostrum was dark brown in color and lumpy, looked like lumpy chocolate milk. Calf did suck then get up and suck a bit, calf was up and moving around a bit. Now today the calf is lethargic and has diarrhea and will not stand up. This is about 3 days after his birth, calf was born on Thursday. Could the colostrum have been contaminated with something and if so, what?

Saguache County Colorado

local wheat #301487

Asked February 23, 2016, 10:59 AM EST

What variety of wheat would best be suited for my local environment? It will be used for making bread on a hobby level. Only a small patch in the garden will be used for growing it so yield per plant is more important than yield per acre. Also an heirloom, land race, or one of the more ancient varieties would be preferred. I would also like to know when to plant and spacing. Please keep in mind that I live in the Mississippi River flood plane and the plants are liable to get wet feet for an extended time in the spring. Thanks for your help. Stu Perkins

Louisa County Iowa

Extension for Inherited IRA #297207

Asked February 02, 2016, 12:44 PM EST

Is there an RMD extension for a spouse (Age 76) that inherited husband's IRA in 2015?  Husband had been drawing RMD for several years and died on 6/02/2015.  Spouse is assembling information and did not have information to broker until 12/26/2015.  Broker could not issue RMD before end of year.

Waller County Texas

Mature Maple Tree looks tired #293788

Asked December 16, 2015, 11:03 AM EST

I have a mature maple tree in my back yard We have not done much with this tree, but I noticed this last year that it did not look robust. I know that it was a drought year, but I wondered if feeding the tree might help. The house dates from 1960 and the tree is likely close to the same vintage. It is in the middle of a flat lawn. I assume that 1) I would need to test the soil,2) select fertilizer based on these tests. If this is correct are any of the soil testing labs listed on this web site more appropriate than others? What is the best source for high quality fertilizer that is likely to be of maximum benefit to the tree without causing pollution? Thank you



Montgomery County Maryland

a berry I cannot identify #286057

Asked October 21, 2015, 9:10 PM EDT

I just moved into a house in Talent that has a tree that I believe is a golden ginger apple tree. It has a graft on it of a berry I cannot identify. I am sending you a picture to find out what it is and if I can use the fruit for any purpose? Also a picture of the apples. Can you confirm they are golden ginger?



Jackson County Oregon

Waterfalls and erosion #277145

Asked September 14, 2015, 8:45 AM EDT

We live in Elk Creek and are the fortunate owners of Flag Pond Falls aka Benkelman's Falls. In about 1960, my dad built a picturesque retaining wall at the foot of the falls. In the past few years we have had several flood incidents which washed out part of that 50 year old wall. It is a mess now and we need a "thorough analysis of the situation" and suggestions for possible actions to help with the erosion while maintaining the beauty of the falls.



Grayson County Virginia

at what age ?. #276344

Asked September 08, 2015, 3:49 PM EDT

Please I would be glad to know more about the life span of turkey, at what age do female turkeys lay eggs ?. I would be much pleased if you could assist me to know more about these domestic birds.

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