PJ Liesch

Articles by PJ Liesch

Mild 2015-16 Winter Spurred Japanese Beetle Numbers In Wisconsin

UW-Extension

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 2:30pm

Ask any gardener or landscaper in the Midwest what their least favorite insect is, and the Japanese beetle will probably be near the top of the list.

Series: Help For The Holidays

Unexpected Winter Beasts And Where To Find Them

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

Friday, December 9, 2016 - 1:45pm

Every once in awhile, winter traditions can lead to unexpected cases of insect activity inside homes. At the heart of these cases is the same phenomenon: an outdoor object brought inside and allowed to warm up.

Don't Let The Bed Bugs Hitchhike

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 10:50am

With another busy travel season quickly approaching, many Wisconsin residents will take to the roads and skies for excursions near and far. While their biggest concern may be delays on the road or at airports, the tiny bed bug has the potential to end up causing big headaches for any traveler staying in hotels or other lodgings.

Zika Infection Not Likely To Be Problem In Wisconsin

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 10:45am

With mosquito season nearly upon us and all the headlines about Zika virus in the news, a big question at the moment is: Will Zika be an issue in Wisconsin?

Series: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Can Biological Control Take A Bite Out Of The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug?

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

Friday, April 29, 2016 - 9:40am

Nature is full of checks and balances. Of the roughly 1 million species of insects known to science, there's an amazing intricacy to the food web.