control articles
What plant serves as the primary host and breeding ground for the kudzu bug in the United States?
What distinguishing color marks the nymph stage of the *Megacopta cribraria*?
Why do kudzu bugs congregate on the sunny sides of buildings during the fall?
What is the primary negative consequence of crushing large numbers of kudzu bugs on light-colored siding?
Which type of insecticide is generally suggested for creating long-lasting deterrent zones around a home's perimeter?
When dealing with a vacuumed infestation indoors, what must be done immediately if a standard household vacuum is used?
What exclusion materials are recommended for sealing gaps around window and door frames?
What time window is considered the most critical for applying direct deterrence measures aimed at protecting the structure from entry?
What role do native predators like spiders and lady beetles play in kudzu bug management?
What strategy significantly reduces the local population density, thereby reducing the number of bugs seeking shelter near a home long-term?
What is the identity of the small insects often mistaken for kudzu bugs?
Which stage of the box tree moth is responsible for nearly all the damage to boxwood foliage?
Which chemical class acts as a chitin synthesis inhibitor to control box tree moth larvae?
What is the primary mechanism by which *Bacillus thuringiensis* (*Bt* kurstaki) kills box tree moth caterpillars?
Where do box tree moth caterpillars frequently hide during the day?
What is the main purpose of controlling the adult box tree moth stage?
When managing overlapping generations in warmer climates, how often should a follow-up larval treatment typically be applied after the initial treatment?
What characteristic of boxwood foliage can challenge the efficacy of foliar chemical sprays?
What common monitoring sign indicates that box tree moth larvae are actively feeding?
What technique is recommended to maximize insecticide efficacy when treating dense boxwoods?
Why is relying solely on natural enemies often an insufficient strategy against the box tree moth in new environments?