Giant Conifer Aphids and Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles

Howdy!

  There's been a picture circling the internet again of a dog with lady beetles in its mouth. There is a great deal of misinformation on most of the posts I've had a couple of phone calls with questions. Xandra, the IPM agent stationed in Hill county has an excellent article on this, check it out here.
  I would like to share a really neat article Mike Merchant's put together on Giant Conifer Aphids. Check it out here! He also covers a few other pests that can be accidentally brought in with a Christmas tree. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

Sincerely,

Kate Harrell