May 23, 2011

Diseases and Pest Control

This article focuses on some basic strategies that each of the biological experts, the first time novice gardener can try, pests and diseases to the extent that the beauty of a flower garden or plant control!

Astute observation -

Self Pest Control

Last season included some of the most common insects that I observed:

Aphids, mites, thrips, Japanese beetles, insects, pink, tomato horn worms and fungus gnats.

Everybodywere often found in greenhouses and house in a neighborhood garden. Parasites such as scissors and Spittlebugs be easily removed with gloves or a water jet well placed.

Pest Control -

Benefits - There are many insects that really want to see in your garden! We've all seen the benefits of the ladybug, an insect predator, and wander around to eat aphids and mites. Mantis catch and eat a variety of insects, includingsoft-bodied caterpillars. Lacewings support of the ladybug from the devastating aphid colonies of ants, depending on the honeydew of aphids, are being produced. Include the reduction of diseases caused by infestations of aphids and mites, which should weaken the plants in good health, you only encourage the work and share these little machines for you to eat in full force. Oh, and wasps also help to kill many caterpillars, including the tomato horn worm. IfThey see insects or bugs in your flower / vegetable garden care, what they mean, they determine to do a quick check on the background and, if useful ...? Leave them alone! You can actually do a huge favor!

With the use of chemical pesticides and the selection of organic pest control, you need a balance that needs little interference or supervision. Biological control also ensures that the target of the problem and save the local populationBenefits! Just something for you to sit and think.

Disease control: correct diagnosis

The crucial question for the management of plant diseases is to get a correct diagnosis!

This factor is important in determining whether the cause is a disease driven to take (fungal or bacterial), an insect or a mite, an eating disorder or irrigation, or something more serious like an airsickness the appropriate corrective measures to avoidEpidemic.

The best way to control diseases is an old-fashioned garden / greenhouse cleaning of the practice!

Diseases and Pest Control