Sitemeter Crashing Web Sites Using Internet Explorer on August 1, 2008; August 2, 2008

We apologize if you’ve been trying to visit the site this evening (1-Aug-08) and it’s been down. The SiteMeter (www.sitemeter.com) tracking code that counts visitors to our site was causing all visits from Internet Explorer to crash.  We first realized the issue at 8:30pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and given there was no other reporting of the error at the time, we believe we were... 

Tent Caterpillars and Ways to Remove Them

I’ve noticed a few trees in the community with the signs of Tent Caterpillars. They are easily spotted this time of year by the tent like nests they are named after. About Tent Caterpillars Tent Caterpillars prefer Black Cherry trees but will infest others. The mature female moths lay eggs on pencil sized branches. When spring arrives these eggs hatch and the caterpillars begin to setup their... 

Sevin Review | Bug Killer for Trees and Bushes

I’ve been trying to take advantage of the great weather by working in my yard. I got my lawn mower working (hurray!) and trimmed some trees and bushes. While working on the trees and bushes a friend discovered some bugs (I’m not sure what kind). Fortunately, she is a knowledgeable green thumb. And she recommended Sevin brand bug killer (available from Amazon). Pest control A heavily infested...