Leaf scorch occurs whenever water needed for growth and health of plant foliage is lost from leaves faster than it can be replaced from soil. Any factor that interferes with uptake or movement of water through plants cause water deficiency…

Caterpillars of Rusicada privata (formally Anomis commoda) (Walker, 1865) have been observed in Scioto County, Ohio, approximately 5 aerial miles north of Greenup County, Kentucky. The species, known as the rose-of-sharon moth or hibiscus leaf caterpillar moth (Figure 1), is…

Autumn has arrived in Kentucky, and now is one of the best times to plant new trees. Cool-season planting allows trees to “focus” on root system development. Woody plants may take as long as 3 to 5 years to establish…

Here are some more sights that can show up at this time of year. Only a few situations may warrant action before winter. However, recognizing important chronic pests allows you to develop long range management plans. The Japanese beetle is…

Tree stress can come from numerous factors, including weather, mechanical damage, insects, or poor growing conditions. These stresses make plants more susceptible to the plant disease Armillaria root rot. This fungal disease is also known as shoestring root rot, mushroom…