Category: Pest Management

Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families

Tonight, I saw my first fireflies of the season—flickering in the dusk like a tiny miracle. There’s something about that first flash of light that makes it feel like summer. That, and the fact that school is ending, and all over social media I see my friends' children graduating. Firefly Summer. Of course, where there … Continue reading Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families →

Why does Springtime make me so happy?

This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy? →

How I’m fighting Leaf Footed Bugs on my tomatoes

I'll be straight up with you.  This is the first year I've had leaf footed bugs on my tomatoes and I am just beginning to learn about them.  What I learned first of all.... they're evil! I do remember seeing some of these adult bugs last year, I think they were on the sunflowers, maybe.  … Continue reading How I’m fighting Leaf Footed Bugs on my tomatoes →