What’s Hot HL Issue 14


Two spotted spider mites. Photo provided by: Tracy Wootten, Horticulture Extension Agent, Sussex County, University of Delaware

Dogwood suffering from drought conditions. Photo provided by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware

Turfgrass going dormant under drought conditions. Photo provided by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware.

Gray squirrel. Photo provided by: Joseph LaForest, University of Georgia, bugwood.org

Squirrel damage. Photo provided by: Todd Watson, Texas A&M; University, bugwood.org

Insect Hotline Issue 15


Two spotted spider mites on webbing. Photo by: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org.

Two spotted spider mite nymph. Photo courtesy of Dr. Dave Shetlar, The Ohio State University.

Two spotted spider mite eggs, male guarding an immature female molting to an adult. Photo courtesy of Dr. Dave Shetlar, The Ohio State University.

What’s Hot HL Issue 14


Western flower thrips. Photo by: Jack T. Reed, Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org.

Two spotted spider mites on webbing. Photo by: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org.

Two spotted spider mite adults. Photo by: Frank Peairs, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org.


Japanese maple scale on dogwood. Photo by: Brian Kunkel, Ornamentals IPM Specialist, University of Delaware.