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Forestry

We have a 9 acre cabin site in the conifers near Soldiers Summit at 8400 ft. In recent update on google earth I noted new blighted red area in tree tops. Who are professional applicators or can land owner administer insecticide? Arborjet recommends several treatments see www.arborjet.com/problems-solutions/pine-bark-beetle.htm

Garden

How can I protect my raspberries from insect pests?
How do I get rid of squash bug?
How do I protect my zukes and cukes from the annual onslaught of squash bugs?
I found a spider in my garden among some weeds that matches the description of a black widow except it has three distinct white dots on its back.
I have a lot of earwigs and spiders in my garden and flower beds. How can I kill them off without making my bed unsafe to plant vegetables in the future?
I have just discovered an ant colony in my outdoor herb pot. I noticed soil build up around a couple of the herbs, thyme and rosemary and also soil build up around the drain holes. This pot is 20 inches across and 15 inches deep. How can I get rid of the ants without damaging the herbs or poisoning my family? Thank you.
What causes plants to look dirty and lose their green color during the heat of the summer? One culprit is spider mites.
What do I do about squash bugs?
What's eating your raspberries besides you?

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