Welcome to the second season for the Insect and Disease Monitoring Program for Landscapes and Nurseries . The purpose of this weekly report is to provide timely information on pest activity in Maryland, northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. This weekly reporting will run from April through the end of September, 2001. This program has been made possible through the support of the Maryland Arborist Association, Professional Grounds Maintenance Society and Landscape Contractors' Association.
Timing is everything when managing landscape pests.
To be effective, insecticides, miticides, fungicides or biological control must be applied when pests are present and at their most vulnerable life stage. As we progress through the season we will be posting pictures of the pests and diseases being found. Also, links will be provided where additional information can be found from University of Maryland publications or other web sites.