UNL Extension in Fillmore County

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Bagworms

Bagworms have been a problem in Fillmore County and surrounding areas. Lancaster County Extension has put together a great handout and a YouTube video explaining the life cycle of this pest. I’d highly encourage you to check them out! Bagworms won’t begin hatching till late May/early June with the best time to spray being mid to late June in most years.

Cercospora in Cedar Trees

Cedar trees in windbreaks and some landscape Junipers have foliage turning brown. If browning is in the lower and inner part of the tree, Cercospora blight may be the cause. Fungicides such as Mancozeb or Bordeaux mixture need to be applied once in mid June and again in late July for control. This is the time of year the fungal spores that cause new infections are released; hence the time fungicides will be effective.

Horticultural Updates

For the most recent updates related to lawns, gardens, and other horticultural issues, check out the UNL Extension Horticulture website.

UNL Extension Resources

UNL Extension is committed to helping you know more about maintaining a healthy home, creating sustainable rural or urban landscape, protecting and managing water resources, properly managing insect and wildlife pests, and more.

Backyard Farmer
This program, produced by UNL Extension, is televised live every Thursday night from the first of April to mid September. The Backyard Farmer panel of gardening experts provides help with gardening questions on insect and disease pests, turf, fruits and vegetables, landscape design, and general horticulture topics. Backyard Farmer is one of the best known and highly regarded resources for lawn and garden information.

Acreage & Small Farm Insights
This monthly e-newsletter from the UNL Extension Acreage team provides timely information to help acreage and small farm owners manage their rural living environment.

UNL Extension Horticulture
This Web site provides information to help Nebraskans create sustainable rural and urban landscapes. Topics include plant care, pest management, the Master Gardener program, and more.

Know how … know now by clicking on one of the following links: Gardens, Homes, Lawns and Turfgrass, Managing Pests, or Water. These links lead to some of the best Extension programs offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Enjoy!