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Spring

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Spring has arrived bringing with it warmer weather and longer days which means that many unwanted pests, diseases and weeds are now ready to spring into action and attempt to make a comeback after a winter hiatus. Watch out for the following offenders this spring.

In this section

Varroa Mite

American Foulbrood (honey bees)

Citrus canker

Lupin Anthracnose

Tomato Potato Psyllid

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB)

Yellow crazy ant

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