Horticulture agent plans in-person pest clinics in Oconto

All managed plants are affected by pests — whether a vegetable garden, fruit orchard, corn field or landscape beds. Properly managing those pests usually requires knowing what insect, disease or animal is actually afflicting your plants. The Oconto County office of UW-Madison, Division of Extension, is providing in-person opportunities to help you get plant management advice, including plant pest diagnosis.

Scott Reuss, agriculture and horticulture agent, plans to be available at the Oconto County office, third floor of Building A of the Oconto County Courthouse Complex, 301 Washington St., Oconto, on the first Friday of each month through the spring and summer, starting May 7. Reuss will generally be available from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for these clinics, but interested people may want to call the office, 920-834-6845, to verify that his schedule didn’t change, or check the office webpage, https://oconto.extension.wisc.edu

Reuss can help identify insect or disease problems on plants, weed species or assist with any type of horticultural or agricultural issue. Bringing along actual samples or photos/images is recommended.