Composting is an aerobic process that decomposes organic waste into humus or compost, which is a nutrient-rich fertilizer for plants. While composting has differing definitions worldwide, it involves decomposing solid wastes in the presence of air. Controlling common pests and diseases that attack crops like vegetables, flowers, fruits, tomatoes, squash and peppers is essential for farmers to ensure good yields, and they must be able to identify these pests and diseases as well as the corresponding preventative measures.

2. •Composting of waste is an aerobic (in
the presence of air) method of
decomposing solid wastes. The process
involves decomposition of organic waste
into humus known as compost which is
a good fertilizer for plants. However, the
term "composting" is used worldwide
with differing meanings

6. •All crops like vegetables, flowers and fruits suffer
to some extent from pests and diseases. The
control of these pests and diseases is essential to
ensure good yields. As grower of vegetables or
any other crops, you must be able to identify the
common pests and diseases which attack your
plants and also their corresponding preventive
measures.

21. tomatoes

22. squash

23. peppers