Tag: Penn State Extension

traps

How To Trap Spotted Lanternfly, Not Other Wildlife

One of the methods to help control the spotted lanternfly (SLF) invasion is having unintended negative consequences. According to officials fromNJ-based  The Raptor Trust,...
egg masses

Spotted Lanternfly: Identify & Scrape Egg Masses Now

Since Spotted Lanternfly eggs are laid in the Fall and overwinter, now is the last chance to identify and destroy egg masses before the nymphs hatch.
spotted lanternfly

Handling Spotted Lanternfly On Client Properties

  This week, I've got spotted lanternfly (SLF) on the brain. It's one thing to write about invasive pests in my job here at Turf,...
yellow nutsedge

June Is The Time For Yellow Nutsedge Control In Turf

Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus) —sometimes referred to as nutgrass—is a persistent weed problem in lawns, athletic fields, and golf course turf. It thrives in...
training

New Online Training Series For Landscape Workers

Penn State Extension, working with the landscape industry, is offering a new online workforce training series aimed at new and seasonal landscape industry employees. The...

Snow Season Isn’t Over. The Timeline For Next Winter’s Success Starts Now.

ICYMI: Ah, the arrival of Spring and end of snow season! Think again! In Turf's August 2022 issue, Phil Sexton, director for WIT Advisers,...
liquids snow services

Achieving Liquidity In Snow Services

ICYMI: Winter's not done with us yet--which means salting, spreading, and plowing aren't done with us yet either. Find out how John Langton's crew...

It’s The Earliest Spring In 40 Years In Some U.S. Regions

Some regions of the U.S. are experiencing an early Spring by as much as three weeks. Will it affect landscape pest control timing?
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Best Selling Landscape Plants & Trees From GoMaterials

In 2022, GoMaterials helped source thousands of plants and trees for hundreds of landscaping projects. Here's the favorites.
10 World Trade

Landscape At 10 World Trade Receives SITES Precertification

BrightView is the landscape contractor for the prestigious SITES precertified grounds at Boston's 10 World Trade Center.

John Deere Showcases Latest Technology Offerings

John Deere's technology highlights include: standard EZ Grade on P-Tier small dozers; advanced vision and object detection; and SmartWeigh™.