Spring is here—and so are the bugs! In this episode, Mike dives into practical tips for keeping mosquitoes, gnats, and ticks at bay, so you can actually enjoy your yard without the bites. Learn the do’s and don’ts of bug zappers, why DEET isn’t as scary as it sounds, and how an unexpected drugstore body spray (hint: vanilla!) can be your secret weapon.

Plus, Mike answers listener questions about:


Saving winter-damaged boxwoods 🌿


Battling invasive zoysia grass 🌱


The right time to rake and clean up your lawn 🍂

And if you’re out near Lake Onalaska—don’t miss the pelican migration!

Spring is here&mdash;and so are the bugs! In this episode, Mike dives into practical tips for keeping mosquitoes, gnats, and ticks at bay, so you can actually enjoy your yard without the bites. Learn the do&rsquo;s and don&rsquo;ts of bug zappers, why DEET isn&rsquo;t as scary as it sounds, and how an unexpected drugstore body spray (hint: vanilla!) can be your secret weapon.
Plus, Mike answers listener questions about:
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Saving winter-damaged boxwoods 🌿
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Battling invasive zoysia grass 🌱
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The right time to rake and clean up your lawn 🍂
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And if you&rsquo;re out near Lake Onalaska&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss the pelican migration!

Join the Plant Dr. Mike Meier for help with your plants, lawn and trees, every Saturday morning from 10-11 on WIZM. Call with your questions at 608-785-7914.

Join the Plant Dr. Mike Meier for help with your plants, lawn and trees, every Saturday morning from 10-11 on WIZM. Call with your questions at 608-785-7914.

Plant Doctor with Mike Meier

Do you have a green thumb, but don't know where to start? Are all your plants dying, and you don't know why? If you need advice on how to take care of your lawn, trees, or house plants, the Plant Dr. Mike Meier can help!

Join Mike every Saturday morning from 10-11 on WIZMnews.com. You can also call in with your questions at 608-785-7914.

And if you miss an episode, you can always listen to this podcast later.

Do you have a green thumb, but don't know where to start? Are all your plants dying, and you don't know why? If you need advice on how to take care of your lawn, trees, or house plants, the Plant Dr. Mike Meier can help!
Join Mike every Saturday morning from 10-11 on <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">WIZMnews.com</a>. You can also call in with your questions at 608-785-7914.
And if you miss an episode, you can always listen to this podcast later.

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