Tag: caterpillars

Ask Burton: Q: We have a Shumard red oak that is having its leaves devoured, and there are huge weird swarms of worms on the trunk of the tree. What is this and how do I stop it?
Ask Burton: Q: I had cabbages in my garden last winter, and they were covered in holes to the point that my plants looked like lace. I’d like this spring’s plantings to do better! What happened, and how do I head it off this year?
Ask Burton: Q: I have planted a large bed of potato vine, and it’s growing crazy fast, but many of my leaves have small holes in them. How do I handle the problem?
Ask Burton: Q: Today, we’re not answering A question someone has asked regarding their lawn and patio – but rather we’re talking about the overwhelming single most common issue brought to us this month! We talked about it once recently, in fact, but it bears bringing up again.
Ask Burton: This week, we’re talking about the single largest issue brought to us over the past few days. The armies are marching! Q: My Bermuda lawn has had huge patches turn brown almost overnight – and there are literally thousands of caterpillars all over the place. My lawn, my patio after the rain, everywhere. Help!