Invasive Species Profile: Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle

WHO? Multicolored Asian lady beetles (Harmonia axyridis) are native to eastern Asia, and were “formally” introduced to the United States in California, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1916. Asian lady beetles are part of the cocconellid family, which is not only indicated by their bright colored wing covers, but also by their voracious […]

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September Lawn Care Check List

September is definitely a turning point for Minnesota weather. The first week is a guaranteed scorcher (it has to be the for the State Fair!), and the rest of the month sees temperature fluctuations of +/- 40 °F, overnight frosts, and rained out weekends. Whether tomorrow calls for rain or sunshine, there are a few […]

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