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Asian Ladybeetles Versus Ladybugs: What’s The Difference?
Asian Ladybeetles Versus Ladybugs: What’s The Difference?

Asian Ladybeetles Versus Ladybugs: What’s The Difference?

Mark Kelbacher2023-01-11T10:16:30-05:00

In the winter, homeowners face their nemesis across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts: the invading Asian ladybeetle. These insects find shelter in warmer environments, such as your home, when temperatures drop. In the middle of winter, you might find several of them crawling near your windows, doors, and on your ceiling. However, many blame this invasion on a beneficial and harmless lookalike, the ladybug. Ladybeetles are a nuisance in many [...]

Asian Ladybeetles Versus Ladybugs: What’s The Difference?Mark Kelbacher2023-01-11T10:16:30-05:00

Winter Damage to Rhododendrons
Winter Damage to Rhododendrons

Winter Damage to Rhododendrons

Mark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:31:56-04:00

A cold, windy winter has left many wondering, "what happened to my Rhododendrons? Part of my shrub or most of it looks dead." The harsh cold wind really took a toll and may have caused damage to your Rhododendrons. Don’t rush to replace just yet! There still may be a good chance that these will recover. Monitor it until June before deciding on any pruning. One thing we've noticed in [...]

Winter Damage to RhododendronsMark Kelbacher2021-04-18T23:31:56-04:00