Baroclinic Zone Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 22 minutes ago, dendrite said: Wtf is this? See if it matches any of these? Oak Borer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Thanks...def looks like oak borer longhorned beetle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Been having my own battle with yellow jackets who built a next in the ground next to my front walk. Have been hitting it repeatedly with foaming bee spray, at the nest's peak I counted 1-2 departures and arrival per second. I think I got the remainder of it last night, I was able to put the can of foaming spray at the hive opening and force it down into the hole: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, dendrite said: Thanks...def looks like oak borer longhorned beetle. Pretty cool. I've had some Stag Beetles around lately. Fookin things are like 2" long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 minute ago, Baroclinic Zone said: Pretty cool. I've had some Stag Beetles around lately. Fookin things are like 2" long! I've seen 3 of these things in the past few days. I had never seen one before this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 59 minutes ago, dendrite said: Except July 09. I moved back to the East Coast in April '09, i moved into a townhouse in the the farmlands of SEPA with a pool in the complex--full sun. I just remember the pool was freezing even into August. Pool temps of yore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, backedgeapproaching said: I moved back to the East Coast in April '09, i moved into a townhouse in the the farmlands of SEPA with a pool in the complex--full sun. I just remember the pool was freezing even into August. Pool temps of yore. Had an 8-week stretch that "summer" (early June-early August) with only 7 days that it didn't rain. Coolest July of 22 here, 2nd coolest June and coolest met summer despite AN August (in which sun and convective precip finally appeared.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxeyeNH Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 We own a 15 acre parcel looking over Newfound Lake. I don't do anything to the grass, just mow once a month. With frequent rains this summer it looks darn good. Anyone want to picnic or camp on it? Free to any AMWX members! Private night under the stars for sure! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostman Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 7/31/2019 at 1:12 PM, dendrite said: Wtf is this? Looks like my Sawyer Beetle up thread. Check out my photo and see if it’s the same. I actually sent my photo into the state for confirmation and they said it was a Sawyer Beetle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 2 hours ago, mostman said: Looks like my Sawyer Beetle up thread. Check out my photo and see if it’s the same. I actually sent my photo into the state for confirmation and they said it was a Sawyer Beetle. Yup. I think that's it. Never heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Here’s another one. Guy at work thought it’d be funny to tack this sucker up on the wall to scare everyone. I see they’re invasive, but what do they seriously threaten? Pines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I'm leaning Northeastern Pine Sawyer for mine. I think that's the same thing Bob mentioned based on pics I see. At least it isn't the ALB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Heavy lawns here in SVT for early AUG. Just enough rains to keep most lawns around here green all summer so far. Guess the nonstop, relentless dews have helped retain moisture Sorry Lava....your pics in the other thread look bad..not sure what the heck is going on over there on that moonscape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, backedgeapproaching said: Heavy lawns here in SVT for early AUG. Just enough rains to keep most lawns around here green all summer so far. Guess the nonstop, relentless dews have helped retain moisture Sorry Lava....your pics in the other thread look bad..not sure what the heck is going on over there on that moonscape. Sweet lots of rain here until about the last 10 days, had to start watering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Red thread starting to go wild here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostman Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 1 hour ago, dendrite said: Red thread starting to go wild here. I thought I had it bad too but then yesterday I noticed the little dew webs in the morning. They look like spider webs but vanish in the sun. Dollar Spot. I’m only watering once a week at this point, but I guess even that’s too much with this overnight humidity. Irrigation is off for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 The glass jar over the yellow jacket nest is amazingly effective in today's testing at my hive-y hole. Even though there is a sizable gap at the base of the bowl, they don't seem to be able to find it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Can anyone tell me what the heck is going on here? The taller tree is a false cypress and I’ve already trimmed a bunch of browning branches off it and you can see it looks like the whole tree has it. The smaller one is a dwarf Alberta that’s been in the ground since April and is suddenly showing showing signs of browning. False cypress has been in since early July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Won't be cutting lawn anytime soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 We own a 15 acre parcel looking over Newfound Lake. I don't do anything to the grass, just mow once a month. With frequent rains this summer it looks darn good. Anyone want to picnic or camp on it? Free to any AMWX members! Private night under the stars for sure!If you were closer, we'd bring our tent. Beautiful spot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Heavy lawns here in SVT for early AUG. Just enough rains to keep most lawns around here green all summer so far. Guess the nonstop, relentless dews have helped retain moisture Sorry Lava....your pics in the other thread look bad..not sure what the heck is going on over there on that moonscape. That's incredible looking. I like mine better though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Lava Rock said: Won't be cutting lawn anytime soon I bust balls with you, but jesus h. That SW slope must just bake. You probably need irrigation to get the look you want...either that or plant a few trees for extra shade. But I’m sure you don’t want to block the views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 8/3/2019 at 3:16 PM, Brewbeer said: The glass jar over the yellow jacket nest is amazingly effective in today's testing at my hive-y hole. Even though there is a sizable gap at the base of the bowl, they don't seem to be able to find it: I think the goal is to make them use up all of the oxygen. A gap would give them air exchange. How’s it working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, dendrite said: I think the goal is to make them use up all of the oxygen. A gap would give them air exchange. How’s it working? I don't think they get oxygen starved they actually die from no food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, Ginx snewx said: I don't think they get oxygen starved they actually die from no food You're right. Just reread Will's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I bust balls with you, but jesus h. That SW slope must just bake. You probably need irrigation to get the look you want...either that or plant a few trees for extra shade. But I’m sure you don’t want to block the views.It's rather comical at this point. Spend all this money for lawn looks, and have a field to look at. Will need to drill another well to get any real irrigation, but that's a very costly project. I don't think I've seen it look this bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Looks like our peonies developed powdery mildew thanks to the recent stretch of dry weather. The last couple of fronts whiffed PWM on rain, nada since 7/23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 14 hours ago, dendrite said: I bust balls with you, but jesus h. That SW slope must just bake. You probably need irrigation to get the look you want...either that or plant a few trees for extra shade. But I’m sure you don’t want to block the views. Southerly exposure on a hill is a recipe for failure. Irrigation would be the answer if he's not willing to plant more trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Garden explosion. Cukes are sweet as heck. Basil gone wild. BGW. Only fail so far has been green beans. Made a pesto with basil, garlic, olive oil and pine nuts. Off the hook https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/basil-pesto-recipe2-1915284 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, Baroclinic Zone said: Southerly exposure on a hill is a recipe for failure. Irrigation would be the answer if he's not willing to plant more trees. the slope torch makes sense since much of the water flows down and away from the roots, but what about the flat section (newly seeded 2 yrs ago) in the background? This was prepared with 12" sand then 4" loam. Granted, it's in the sun all day too, but I figured the moisture would be better retained there then slope sections, yet the soil is bone dry. Anyhoo, we need rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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