Article: Warm weather causing bug problems

XENIA -- The recent warm weather has brought a large number of plant and insect problems.

Most are not life-threatening but may disfigure the plant. Others may do harm to your home, pets or family.

Some of the more common insects include:

- Aphids on apple trees, burning bush and other succulent plants. Products such as Malathion 50 or 57, Orthenex or Sevin can help control them. Always read and follow label instructions.

- Carpenter ants eat moist wood in leaky areas. Control them by finding water leaks or using products containing Permethrin and Sevin out of doors. Be careful in your home.

- Winged termites live in the soil and come into a wooded building to feed. They are best ...

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