Is something “bugging” you? How to find a pest control expert.

It happens every year, the dreaded home invasion of bugs! As harvest progresses and temperature cool off, we see the migration of bugs into our homes. The good news is there are things you can do to prevent this from happening. In the meantime as a temporary measure, you may be in search of a […]

Yellowjacket hornet adult on grey background.

How to Find Pest Removal Experts

Occasionally our office will get a question about bee removal, but after discussion it turns out that the “bees” are actually hornets, not honey bees. A lot of folks aren’t equipped to deal with hornets themselves, so the next question is: “who is in the area that can help me?” In Extension we can’t recommend […]

Carpenter Ants

Have you seen big black ants crawling around your house? They might be carpenter ants! Carpenter ants can be a nuisance in the home. Click the button below to find out more about controlling them in the factsheet “Controlling Carpenter Ants”.

Earwigs

This is the time of year that all sorts of insects start invading your home. Temperatures are getting cool outside, food sources are diminishing, and bugs start looking for a place to overwinter. One of the pesky insects that you may find invading your home is the earwig. Find out more about how to deal […]

Bee Removal

Our office often gets the question, “I have a swarm of bees on my property, who do I contact to remove them?” You can find a bee removal expert by clicking on the button below.

Emerald Ash Borer on a penny. Photo from https://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Marquette County

News release from Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: EAB Confirmed in Marquette, Richland Counties for First Time Release Date: 8/6/15 Contact: Donna Gilson 608-224-5130, donna.gilson@wi.gov Bill Cosh, Communications Director 608-224-5020, william2.cosh@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Marquette County will become the 38th Wisconsin county to be quarantined for emerald ash borer, following discovery of the […]

Spotted wing drosophila (male and female) against a penny for scale. Photo by Phil Pellitteri, UW Insect Diagnostic Lab.

Spotted Wing Drosophila Found in Marquette County

Spotted Wing Drosophila has been confirmed in Marquette County today. This is a pest of all soft-skinned fruit crops, including strawberries, raspberries, grapes, and others. The Insect Diagnostic Lab is maintaining a Spotted Wing Drosophila website that houses loads of information on this insect, including identification, management, and monitoring strategies.