Among the 38,000 known spider species in the world, about 100 species have venom that is detrimental to humans. In North America, only the widow spiders in the genus Latrodectus and the recluse ...

Changlu Wang, Extension Specialist in Entomology George Hamilton, Extension Specialist in Pest Management, Rutgers University The most common species is the black carpenter ant. It is among the ...

To get the most accurate diagnosis, here are some guidelines and a few simple questions you should be prepared to answer when contacting us. Please also visit the Lawn & Garden FAQ to find more ...

This publication is intended for professionals who manage lawns, golf courses, athletic fields, and other turfgrass areas with cool-season turfgrass species. If you are a non-professional turfgrass ...

Hydrangeas are great plants for the garden whose many benefits have been well recognized by gardeners over the centuries. They provide floral and occasionally foliar interest beginning in late spring ...

The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey ...

Copperheads are one of just two venomous snake species found in New Jersey. The subspecies that occurs here is the eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix; Figure 1). They are only found in the ...

Deborah Cole, 4-H Agent, Atlantic County Jeannette Rea-Keywood, 4-H Agent, Department of 4-H Youth Development Mary Ann Metz, 4-H Program Assistant Fur mites, or "walking dandruff," affect mainly ...

Soil testing combinations are grouped by land-use situation. Non-soil testing (organic media) is listed separately. Individual soil tests and fee adjustments follow.

Bed bugs are tiny parasites that seek out sleeping people or animals for a blood meal. They are attracted to the CO 2 that you exhale, your body heat and your smell. After feeding, they hide. It is ...

The Visions newsletter is a peer-reviewed FCHS publication for consumers. It features articles on nutrition, physical activity, health, food safety, and more. Many counties offer free online ...

A: The last frost date depends on where you live in New Jersey. In Somerset County the last frost will occur between April 30th and May 15th. Many gardeners use Mother's Day as a guide to when they ...