Greenhouse Library: Pest Control Pest Control en webmaster@workscorp.com <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.6</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/index.shtml Thu, 12 Apr 2006 00:35:00 GMT Bugs and the Garden Gardening in some areas of the country is difficult because of overwhelming bug and pest infestation. I have been investigating a few organic methods of treating my gardens. Here is a bit of information about natural sprays and how you can save your garden organically! Thu, 12 Apr 2006 00:35:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/bugs-and-the-garden.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/bugs-and-the-garden.shtml Apple Maggots and the Asparagus Beetle I don’t even like the name of Apple Maggots, but you need to learn about all types of pests in order to deal with them properly. This little fruit fly is found in fruit orchards around the country. The apple maggot is also known as the railroad worm, the fruit fly and as, at best, a pest. Thu, 12 Apr 2006 00:23:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/apple-maggots-and-the-asp.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/apple-maggots-and-the-asp.shtml Defense Against Bugs The first defense against garden pests is prevention. There are many options when fighting against bugs and pests, and there are many gardeners who seem to never have problems with bugs at all. We’ll discuss how we can do this too. Thu, 12 Apr 2006 00:19:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/defense-against-bugs.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/defense-against-bugs.shtml Mealy Bugs Here we are going to talk a little about the mealy bug, which is a pest that is found in homes, gardens and in hobby greenhouses. How can you tell when you have this little pest? How does the mealy bug infest? Learn more about how to get rid of the mealy bug in your garden Thu, 12 Apr 2006 00:05:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/mealy-bugs.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/mealy-bugs.shtml Dealing with Tomato Diseases Part Over the years, you will find that no how careful you are or how much time you spend in your garden, some of your tomatoes will end up getting a disease where they die off or they don’t produce good fruits. Even when you think you can’t secure your plants this year, at least you can start saving your plants for next year. Wed, 11 Apr 2006 23:32:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/dealing-with-tomato-disea-2.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/dealing-with-tomato-disea-2.shtml Dealing with Tomato Diseases Part II Over the years, you will find that no how careful you are or how much time you spend in your garden some of your tomatoes will end up getting a disease. Even when you think you can’t cure your plants, at least you can start saving your plants for next year. This is part two of discovering more about the diseases that affect your tomatoes. Wed, 11 Apr 2006 23:26:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/dealing-with-tomato-disea.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/dealing-with-tomato-disea.shtml Cabbage Looper, and the Cabbage Maggot Your garden can seem a full line of attractants for pests and bugs when you least expect it. When you do find a little critter in the garden, your first line of defense in going to be identifying and researching the pest. Tue, 10 Apr 2006 22:14:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/cabbage-looper-and-the-ca.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/cabbage-looper-and-the-ca.shtml Creatures in Greenhouses While there are many pests and little creatures that we all agree are bad for the greenhouse, there are a few others that I don't mind having around at all. While each little creature has its own purpose in life, (what it eats and what it does), the following little bugs are beneficial to the greenhouse environment. Tue, 10 Apr 2006 21:30:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/creatures-in-greenhouses.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/creatures-in-greenhouses.shtml Japanese Beetles The Japanese beetle affects gardens everywhere. Gardeners will find their plants and their shrubs are eaten away in just a matter of days if they are not handled right away. This plagues many gardens across the country. Tue, 10 Apr 2006 20:49:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/japanese-beetles.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/japanese-beetles.shtml Diseases and Problems with Plants Various types of disease, problems, fungus, and molds can happen in the greenhouse. Even with efforts to periodically sterilize and clean, these disorders can take root anyway. These diseases and problems are generally caused by new types of plants, soils, mixtures, etc., brought into the greenhouse. Sat, 07 Apr 2006 18:08:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/diseases-and-problems-wit.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/diseases-and-problems-wit.shtml Controlling Insects in the Garden Many gardeners do not like to use chemicals and spend money on certain pest control methods that could hurt their vegetables, and consequently, the people that eat those vegetables. In a healthy garden the balance between pests and insects is always going to be present, but controlling the overwhelming population of either of these may become necessary. Fri, 06 Apr 2006 21:10:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/controlling-insects-in-th.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/controlling-insects-in-th.shtml Disease and Control Part 1 Your gardens are not always safe from pests, disease, and problems no matter how hard you might try. When a problem arises in the garden, you need a little extra help sometimes identifying what the disease or pest is. In this article, we are going to address a few common problems in the garden so you will have a reference when having a problem in the garden. Fri, 06 Apr 2006 20:23:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/disease-and-control-part--3.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/disease-and-control-part--3.shtml Disease and Control Part II Disease and problems can strike in the garden at any given time. Even the most careful gardeners find that some type of pest or problem makes its way into the garden in just a short time. If you are up against a new type of problem, one of these could be the problem that you are fighting. Fri, 06 Apr 2006 20:22:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/disease-and-control-part--2.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/disease-and-control-part--2.shtml Disease and Control Part III Disease in the garden will change the colors of your flowers, the plants, the leaves, and often will limit the growth of your plants and limit the produce that you receive from your vegetables. If you are fighting a problem in your greenhouse or in your garden, here are a few more types of plant disease that could be presenting their selves in your gardens. Fri, 06 Apr 2006 20:21:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/disease-and-control-part-.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/disease-and-control-part-.shtml Gray Mold Blight Gray mold blight, also known as gray mold rot, is a very disease common to an assortment of plants. The most common types of plants afflicted by this disease are those, which are non-woody, and grown under humid conditions. The disease is a type of fungus, technically known as Botrytis cinerea. Due to the conditions in which it is common, it is a common problem within the greenhouse, as humidity humidity high, and temperatures kept moderate. Fri, 06 Apr 2006 17:34:00 GMT http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/gray-mold-blight.shtml http://library.greenhouses.com/pestcontrol/gray-mold-blight.shtml