Horsehair worm
HORSEHAIR WORMS
They are long- up to 14 inches and very skinny and often are seen after rains. They are called horsehair worms. They are not insects but are internal parasites of crickets, grasshoppers and other insects. They are harmless to people. For more information see http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/inhsreports/mar-apr95/page4.html.
Horsehair worm
Garden symphylan
GARDEN SYMPHYLAN
This small centipede like creature is very uncommon in Wisconsin . It is a moderate pest in the Pacific Northwest . They feed on the roots and seedlings, and can prune root hairs. Plants are stunted and root crops have significant tuber damage. The symphylan can damage corn, mint, alfalfa, carrots, beets, potatoes and other vegetables. This sample was found in a cornfield at Arlington , Wisconsin .
Earwig damage
EARWIGS
The damage to this daisy is caused by earwigs. They are fond of feeding on the flowers of many plants and I have had a large number of complaints this week. Treat soil and mulch areas for control; see http://cecommerce.uwex.edu/pdfs/A3640.PDF.
Gypsy moth
WORMS ON THE HOUSE
Gypsy moth caterpillars have 5 pairs of blue and 6 pairs of reddish dots. You can find them crawling on tree trunks, furniture, and buildings as they look for a place to pupate. It is too late to treat trees for damage. If you find large numbers you should consider using an oil spray on the eggs before next April. For more information, see http://s142412519.onlinehome.us/uw/pdfs/FR-171B.PDF or http://www.uwex.edu/ces/gypsymoth/homeowners.cfm.
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