by PCMG Admin | Jul 4, 2023 | Animals & Insects, FAQ
When should the feeders for Hummingbirds and Goldfinches be set out. Hummingbirds are active in Parker County from about April through September. These dates are not set in stone. Weather and other factors will affect the migration to our area to some degree....
by PCMG Admin | Jul 4, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ
My Hostas are under attack from Pill Bugs or Roly-Polies! The best way to eliminate pillbugs (Armadillium vulgare) is to destroy their breeding and hiding sites. Eliminate unnecessary piles of leaves, grass clippings and mulch. Flower pots, planters, dog houses,...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 4, 2023 | Animals & Insects, FAQ
Moles in the Landscape Friend or Foe? Although there are other species, the most common mole in our Parker County sandy soil landscape is the Eastern Mole, a relatively small but robust, short brown-furred mammal that can tunnel in the right soil conditions at speeds...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 4, 2023 | Animals & Insects, FAQ
What do I need to know about the Kissing Bug and Chagas Disease? The Kissing Bug has got lots of press in the past few months. The actual insect, genius Triatoma has been reported to have been located in Parker County. However, there are 38,000 varieties of...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 4, 2023 | Animals & Insects, FAQ
I live in a community that continues to develop (with new home construction) and we have rabbits all over the area. My specific problem is that a few rabbits have found a couple of areas in my yard where they sit or rest. Not necessarily nesting, because it’s an open...
