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Managing Turfgrass Pests in Wisconsin

This publication describes pest management options available to professional turfgrass managers to keep turf in top condition while limiting potential harm to the environment.

Common Weed Seedlings of the North Central States

This detailed, illustrated guide will help you identify 54 of the most common problem weed species in the north central region of the United States. It is divided into two main sections: grass and grass-like weeds and broadleaf weeds.

Viburnum Borer

Major branch dieback, plant decline, and plant death of Viburnum species are commonly associated with the caterpillars of clearwing borer moths. Learn symptoms and management in this factsheet.

Creeping Charlie, Gleochoma hederaceae

Known by several common names, Glechoma hederaceae is a pest in lawns and gardens. Often called Creeping Charlie or Ground Ivy, it thrives in moist, shady spots and is difficult to eradicate. Learn about this creeping nuisance in this article…

Common Purslane, Portulaca oleracea

Common purslane, Portulaca oleracea, is a low-growing plant with succulent leaves. This annual grows quickly to produce a mat of tart-flavored edible leaves. Because of its fast growth, prolific seed production, and ability to survive in all types of soils, most people think of it as a pest, but some consider it a vegetable. To learn more about this edible weed in this article.

Wild Parsnip

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is an aggressive Eurasian member of the carrot family that grows in sunny areas and tolerates dry to wet soil types. Very invasive, it can overtake roadsides and fields. Contact with this plant can cause severe skin blisters and permanent scarring. Learn how to identify and control this invasive plant in this factsheet.

Tomato Pruning

Tomatoes are a popular vegetable that many people grow in their home gardens. Pruning tomatoes can create stronger and healthier plants that will grow larger numbers of higher quality tomato fruits later into the growing season.

Queen Anne's Lace, Daucus carota

In mid-summer, the fields and roadsides are filled with airy white flowers of Queen Anne’s Lace, an introduced plant that is related to carrots. Learn more about this weed in this article.

Wild Buckwheat – Polygonum convolvulus

This factsheet will help you identify wild buckwheat – Polygonum convolvulus, a common weed in pastures and other settings.

Tall / Common Waterhemp

This factsheet will help you identify tall / common waterhemp, a common weed in pastures and other settings.

Plumeless Thistle – Carduus acanthoides

This factsheet will help you identify plumeless thistle, a common weed in pastures and other settings.

Palmer Amaranth – Amaranthus palmeri

This factsheet will help you identify Palmer amaranth, a common weed in pastures and other settings.