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Asked June 29, 2025, 6:56 PM EDT

Is it necessary or a good idea to trim onion tops during the growing season? I see people saying this encourages larger bulbs but I look at it as reducing photosynthesis and creating entry points for disease. Where do you stand on this?

Emmet County Michigan

Hornet/wasp ID in Warm Springs #907738

Asked June 29, 2025, 6:44 PM EDT

Hello! This landed on our 9yo niece at Kay Neet Ah by the pool. Unfortunately it was killed in order to prevent a meltdown. Any idea if it’s a queen or a hornet or just a massive Yellowjacket? Thanks!

Clackamas County Oregon

Entomologist student at u can’t id #907735

Asked June 29, 2025, 6:15 PM EDT

2 inch long or more black 3 segmented flyiing wasp??? With 4 inch ovipositor?? Help!!

Hennepin County Minnesota

winged black ant #907732

Asked June 29, 2025, 5:49 PM EDT

Hi! We've had 1-2 dozen of these black, winged ants in our bathroom each morning (or in the hallway next to the bathroom), for the past week (21-29 June). Each morning, the number of ants peaks around 8:30 am. Sorry we didn't put a ruler in the photos -- these ants are a little more than 1/3 inch long. Are these photos (and the 1/3-inch size) enough to identify what kind of ants these are? And will Terro ant bait work on them or do they require a special ant bait? Thank you for taking a look!

Anne Arundel County Maryland

Creating a 4H group in Lane County #907731

Asked June 29, 2025, 5:36 PM EDT

We are looking to start a 4H group for this next season. We were wondering where to get started! Thank you for your time

Lane County Oregon

Brown Oak tree leaves #907730

Asked June 29, 2025, 5:25 PM EDT

Our oak tree that is a little more than 20 years old leafed out healthy in the spring. Then the leaves started turning brown and curling until almost the entire tree is brown leaves. Does this mean we are losing our tree? Should we wait and see if it makes it through the winter and the leaves come out healthy next year? Please advise. Thank you. PS I tried to send a photo of the tree, but the file was too large. Please let me know if you need a different photo.

Franklin County Ohio

Leaf distortion #907729

Asked June 29, 2025, 5:01 PM EDT

What is causing my tomato plants to have these mis-shapen leaves? Is it leaf roll or something else? I cannot see any insects on either side of the leaves or stems. I have 3 tomatoe plants out of 6 that do not look quite right, All are planted in containers. I've attached pictures of each.

Washington County Minnesota

Kousa Dogwood suffering #907728

Asked June 29, 2025, 4:59 PM EDT

This one is a Kousa Dogwood, the tree seems to be suffering, see the leaves, are like it needed some water but I water and there was a lot of rain those days. I think something else is going on. What can I do ?

Ingham County Michigan

Is this tree an elm ? Pruning season. #907727

Asked June 29, 2025, 4:56 PM EDT

1. Pictures 2769, 2770 and 2772. We think this tree is an Elm, but we are not sure at all. Can you confirm if this tree is an elm, and when is it the best season for pruning it ?

Ingham County Michigan

Echinacea green petals on flower #907726

Asked June 29, 2025, 4:55 PM EDT

I have echinacea plants ..just pink ones. I have had ones I had to remove due to yellow aster infection which was id by this service...i pulled them out. This plant the leaves look ok but the petals are green. I've had also previous weird growths from the middle of flower that this service said was a one time different cause and it would be ok next year. I didn't get the entire root out of this one (just pulled it out) but if it's yellow aster I'll keep a look out for it. Thanks.

Cecil County Maryland

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