We have several holes that have been dug around the base of a large holly tree planted last year and several places in our lawn. The holes are about 2-3 inches in diameter and are rather deep. We live on South Lookout so there are lots of trees in our area and I know we have squirrels and chipmunks. If you think it is one of these "critters" digging how do we get them to stop and will it damage our holly tree? Thank you for your reply. Phyllis Little Rock

How can you get rid of spittle bugs? Karen Little Rock

Something is eating my hosta. There is some damage at the base of the leaf, but the real damage is to the tubular part under the soil. I am losing 2 -3 a day. We have been plagued with moles for the last 2 years. Do they eat hosta and oriental iris? How do I get rid of the moles? Tried the over the counter, tried all the ole wife's tales, have some luck with the traps. Any help? Rebecca Benton

Actually I have two... first what is the name of that fire ant killer you were talking about on tv? Second, what is a good pest control to use in my house for little black ants? Carol Sherwood

I was watching at Fox16 News and saw your tips for controlling mosquitos. There were products for chemical control and some for natural spray on the skin control and well as the plant. I would like to know the names of all the products including the plants and where they can be purchased. Also, can the plants remain healthy in the pots in which they are purchased. If not and should they have to planted do they need a fertilizer? Thank you, Betty Pine Bluff

I have 15 rose bushes and just five of them have white powder and black spots on them,could you sheed some light my way thanks Ken

I have a couple of houseplants that have tiny white flies on them. One is a poinsettia, I'm not sure what the other is. Can you recommend a pesticide? I also had these flies on my tomatoes and squash plants last year. There was also a sticky residue on the plants. Is there a pesticide safe for vegetables? And when should I begin treating the plants? Thank you for your help. Lori

What is the best chemical to put on your lawn to eliminate ants? Liz, Olive Branch

I have an Areca Palm that stays indoors year round. And now it has mites. Best treatment? Tony, Little Rock

There are little White bugs on the leaves of my holly bush. The bugs are on the leaves and on the bottoms of the leaves there are what look like feasees or eggs? Chris

I believe after reading some of your articles that I have grubs. I have these holes all over my lawn. Some areas are more brown than others and the ground is soft. Do I have to dig up the lawn before spreading the product. Or can I just spread it with a spreader. Also is this product safe with kids and dogs? Thanks, Nancy

What can I use to control worms in pecans? When do I use this? What kind of fertilizer (if any) do I use & when? Jeannie in Erick,OK

We have small green bugs in one of our trees that I know of in our yard and all over the halloween decorations- what are these and are they destroying my pine tree? There are also small white bugs that seem to be of the same species. What can we do? Jill Danbury, CT

Something is eating my holly brush. Will it come back and what can I put on it to protect it? Helen Dover, NH

My vegetable garden is infested with grubs. I have raised beds. I have cleared everything out, except the soil, to start over. Is there anything I can mix in the soil to get rid of them? Thank you
Taylor, Tucson

I was working in my yard and noticed that I might have a problem with grub worms in my garden beds, curious as to what can be done to prevent them from becoming a serious problem?
Thanks so much
Holly, Little Rock

What is the best thing to use for grub worms.
Diana, Benton

We have the green/yellow shrubs in our shrub bed and they (5-6) all look unhealthy (leaves with brown places on them) and the leaves are falling off. Could it be a pest and if so how do we treat?
Paul Benton

I have a Mimosa Tree in my back yard that is oozing an off white, foamy substance, the smell is like rotting fruit. It was just ozzing out on the lower trunk, but I have noticed is now going up the tree branches. Someone told me that the tree was probably dying.
Any suggestions? Thank you for your time. DeAnn, Jacksonville

How can get rid of aphids on my Tomato Plants without using chemical treatment.
John, White Hall

what can i do to kill snails/slugs that will be safe around dogs?
Karen, Sacramento

Hello,
I have plants that are hollies and last summer, either a bug or a disease made holes in the leaves. They are looking just fine now, so that is why I don't understand what happened and I would like to know if there is anything I can do to prevent this from happeneing again... Thank you.
Marie, Redding, CT

We have three very tall pecan trees. What would be a good product to put out for worms? Last year we lost all nuts to worms.
-Perry, OK

When do you spray peach and pear trees, what spray do you recommend? I just planted the trees last fall.
-Norman, Gould

I live in a historic home in Conway and for the first time in the 60 years I've enjoyed the house and yard, I am having something gong on with the hundreds-of-years-old trees. For the last month we have had the ground and porches covered with sand-grain sized caterpillar droppings. I'm familiar with this and an occasional green caterpillar in my porch ferns, but never from my 4 oak trees. Two days ago I found two reddish caterpillars making their way to my front door. I have found none anywhere else, but obviously they are present. I have one friend in a different neighborhood who has the same complaint. My obvious questions are: (1) What kind of caterpillar is this? and (2) Are they harming my trees?
Vivian, Conway

I'm having trouble with wood beetles and some type of worm eating on my trees. What is the most environmentally safe and effective way to eliminate them?
-Andy, El Paso

I have noticed when I water my flowers, these tiny white bugs fly out of the plant. What should I spray to kill them and how often will I need to apply the chemical? I have sprayed twice with Ortho Systemic Insect Killer and I still have them.
-Sonja, Cabot

I have snails and rabbits eating the leaves on my plants. How can I get rid if them. Thanks so much.
-Dianne, Little Rock

What should I spray on my Hosta to keep the bugs from eating them?
-Bob, Little Rock

I believe I have moths in a large tree in my yard. How can I get rid of them?
-Jeanne, Stuttgart

How often should you poison your yard for ticks?
Tina,Judsonia

What is the best non-chemical way to control fireants?
-Roy in Prattsville

We have 5 Pecan trees that are mature trees. For the past 2 years they have had some sort of web and little knots on the branches and leaves with worms in them and all the pecans are no good. They have no weight to them and are eaten up inside with small holes, or large black spots. I know this is a pest control problem, and need to know what to treat them with and would liketo know what is the best way & with what to fertilize these large trees [25 to 30 ft tall].
-Donna in Star City

What was the chemical or product you recommended to place around tree roots for insect control? Also what is the pest that makes little cuts around small branches and causes them to die and fall off?
-Paulla, Fairfield Bay

What is the best insecticide for fruit and holly trees?
-Jim, Heber Springs

I am new to this area. I moved here from Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. One of my neighbors told me about the chigger problem in our area, and she said they were very bad. Being from Louisiana, I have never had to deal with chiggers. Do you know of anthing that will help with this problem before they start this summer? I was told that a mixture of 4 tablespoons of dishwasher soap and 4 tablespoons of canola oil in one gallon of cool tap water sprayed over the entire yard would kill off the chiggers. Do you know if this works? And if it does, or if you know of something that works, when is the best time to spray for this? -Farren, Hot Springs Village

We have a rather large yard, about 2 acres. 1"-4" below the surface is almost solid rock. Between the drought and the influx of fire ants, much of our topsoil seems to have disappeared. Now our yard is as rocky as it was 20 years ago before all our work bringing in topsoil. It took years to get our yard nice - what can we do to save what is left?

I have two, large possum haw bushes that are covered with tiny,white, flying insects. When you touch the bush it is like a cloud descends on you! What are they and how do I get rid of them? I enjoy your tips during the news.
-Gayle, Roland

I have a new flower bed, and something is eating my hostas. In the bed, I also have vincas, impatins and petunas. What can I do for whatever is eating my flowers? You do a great job! See you on Thursday on the News!
-Annette, Mena

Saw the newscast this evening (Thurs May12). What was the spray you were talking about for the ambrosia beetle?
-Bruce, Cabot