Gardeners know that amidst the promises of each new growing season come its challenges, usually in the form of weather or pests. A common insect pest this time of year are sawfly larvae, which feed on ...

Sawflies are ravenous insects that feed on a wide variety of landscape trees, shrubs, and conifers. “They are actually not flies. They get their name from the saw-like ovipositor which they use to cut ...

A: Sawfly larvae can quickly riddle a rose leaf. The “worms” chew the leaves and leave characteristic holes. Neem oil, spinosad, and insecticidal soap are all good organic means of control. Apply as ...

Q. We have several rose bushes, which are all having the same issue. The leaves look like something has eaten them. I have looked for bugs, worms or other critters but see nothing on the leaves. The ...

RICHARDTON, N.D. -- Vern Tormaschy was putting on anhydrous ammonia, preparing ground for the Mott variety of spring wheat in 2012. Going to Mott is a strategy that worked in 2011 after losing half of ...