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Asked July 10, 2025, 11:35 AM EDT

We have a two Maple tree planted two years ago. This year one of the trees has one branch that has shriveled dead leaves. The rest of the tree appears healthy at this time. The other tree has discolored leaves at the tips of numerous branches. We live in Northern Minnesota. Attached are pictures of the two trees. Can you tell us what may be causing this? Thank you

St. Louis County Minnesota

insect id #909214

Asked July 10, 2025, 10:17 AM EDT

Attached is a picture of an insect that has been around in my yard the past few weeks in fairly high numbers. I have observed them in previous years, but not in such high numbers. They appear to be eating the flowers off of one of my shrubs, a goldfinger potentilla. Can you please identify it? I don't plan to use any insecticide, especially because bees and other pollinators also visit these flowers. I would like to know how long I can expect them to be around.

Delta County Michigan

Mowing before using round up on weeds #909194

Asked July 10, 2025, 9:21 AM EDT

I’m doing a really big job with round up and I have some really tall weeds to deal with. Should I cut the weed down before I spray it?

Larimer County Colorado

Farm to Kitchen programs? #909192

Asked July 10, 2025, 9:17 AM EDT

Does Maryland have any direct farm to consumer programs like community supported agriculture?

Washington County Maryland

Eradicating Canadian Thistle #909184

Asked July 10, 2025, 9:10 AM EDT

Hello, I live in Sterling Heights and this year I have a lot of Canadian Thistle growing along my fence. How can I safely try to eradicate it? I know that pulling it might actually make it worse. Thank you, Raffaella

Macomb County Michigan

What bug caused this #909180

Asked July 10, 2025, 9:05 AM EDT

Hi. In the two pictures there is a small pile of white bits. Perhaps wall board? Been there a while. Have not seen anymore activity. Have not seen bugs.

Ingham County Michigan

Liriope dying #909179

Asked July 10, 2025, 9:03 AM EDT

Do you have any idea what could be going on with my liriope? it grows on the front of my house on both sides of my driveway. One side of the driveway is perfect. The other side keeps getting like this picture. Is it a virus? Please advise. It’s driving me crazy.

Prince George's County Maryland

Fireflies and other beneficial insects - pest control #909178

Asked July 10, 2025, 8:58 AM EDT

Hi. I've been looking for an effective grub treatment, but most of the commercial ones are considered broad spectrum, so may be harmful to beneficial insects, such as fireflies (which we have a lot of this year, and are beautiful to watch!). Can anyone provide me with a recommendation, if one exists, of an effective grub treatment that won't harm beneficial insects, or wildlife? (Located in SE Michigan)

Wayne County Michigan

Echinacea purpea? #909177

Asked July 10, 2025, 8:42 AM EDT

Can someone help me determine what is happening with my Echinacea purpea? Thank you for all that you do!

Baltimore County Maryland

Is this is wood roach or a German roach? #909175

Asked July 10, 2025, 8:33 AM EDT

Hi, we found this bug in our kitchen at 11am, on the wall next to a cabinet above the sink. We found a similar one 4 weeks ago at 3am next to our kitchen sink. We have a pest control service who initially didn’t know what the first bug (4 weeks ago) was but said could be a German roach. I sent this picture to pest control and they said it’s a German roach. I posted on Reddit and was told it’s a wood roach. What is it? Do I have an infestation? What do I do?

Washtenaw County Michigan

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