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Hort Update for May 8, 2013

Lawns	Major Symptom:
1. Summer Patch	Symptoms appear in summer. Fungicide treatments in May.
2. Yellow Nutsedge	Apply herbicides prior to June 21st.
3. Japanese Beetle Update	Established in 7 Nebraska counties. Important to monitor.

Trees & Shrubs
4. Spruce Mites	Mite active in April and May. Monitor for damage.
5. Common Scale Insects	Inspect lilac and euonymus for scale insects.
6. Efficient Tree Watering	Drip irrigation, soaker hoses, slow dripping pails good watering methods.
7. Pruning Spring Blooming Shrubs	Time to prune is within one month after flowering.

Landscape Ornamentals
8. Perennials for Dry Locations	Replacing high water use plants helps conserve water, ensures plant survival.
9. Preventing Rabbit Damage	Protect new growth from rabbit nibbling, e.g. bulbs, Asiatic lilies, hosta

Fruits & Vegetables
10. Inspect for Early Infestation of Squash Bugs	Flat, brownish-black insects cause wilting and death of cucurbits
11. Grass Clippings and Herbicide	Check current label guidelines, and follow recommendations
12. Inspect for Cabbage Loopers	Holes in cabbage heads and leaves. Greenish, looping caterpillar

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