Invasive Pests Update 2025
Invasive pests are among us, but hopefully not yet in our area. But they are coming. Be ready! We have been fairly blessed so far in the Central Great Plains Region to not have too many invasive pests. However, there is no barrier to stop them from coming sooner or later. So we need to […]
2024 Year in Review
It is that time of year again, time for a review of 2024. Each year comes with its own problems and outcomes. But each year also comes with exciting things and rewards along with them. I try to put my best effort into each year as it comes along to make it the best possible […]
Emerald Ash Borer Found in Brown County Kansas
As many of you know, Brown County Kansas is the homeplace of Grimm’s Gardens. And because of that, anything important starts here first. Last week, a group of Kansas foresters, entomologists, and Doug Grimm met south of Hiawatha to look over some ash trees. And what did they find? Yes, they found emerald ash borer. […]
Emerald Ash Borer Management
Emerald ash borer is and has been a problem for quite some time now. We have established populations of EAB (emerald ash borer) in many areas of the Central Great Plains and Midwest. It is here to stay, and we must learn the best management practices if we are to see any ash trees survive. […]
Year in Review: Insect Pests
2018 was quite the year for insect pests. We saw a huge increase in Japanese beetle numbers, as well as a large population of grasshoppers. Lets discuss these and other insects seen this year. While my viewing area is limited to Northeast Kansas and Southeast Nebraska, this seems to be a hotbed for insect […]
