Sentences with phrase «insects are dormant»

Because in many parts of the country insects are dormant at that time of year, pruning in late fall or winter helps prevent infestation.

Arborists recommend pruning in late fall or winter when insects are dormant and sap isn't running.

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But there is hope that periodic flows will bring back willow, mesquite, and cottonwood trees, revive insects and dormant crustaceans, give respite to birds migrating on the Pacific Flyway, and ease strains on fisheries in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California).

In most cases, nematodes will become dormant during cold weather, and any survivors would be few in number to provide adequate insect control the following spring.