This document discusses alternatives to using pesticides in lawns and gardens. It provides tips for preventing pest problems through natural methods like companion planting, using pest-resistant plants, and encouraging beneficial insects. Simple recipes are given for making organic fertilizers and sprays to control weeds, diseases and insects without chemicals. The hazards of pesticide use are outlined, and it is noted that many pest problems can be avoided or addressed without the use of toxic chemicals that endanger health and the environment.
The document provides information on natural pest control methods for home gardens. It discusses integrated pest management using a combination of biological, cultural and chemical controls. Specific pests that affect common garden plants are described such as early blight, late blight, fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew, spotted wing drosophila, aphids, azalea lace bug, bagworms, spruce spider mite, white peach scale, japanese beetle, fire ants, flea beetles, thrips, cucumber beetles, and colorado potato beetles. Biological controls using predators and parasites are mentioned. The document also covers methods for controlling we
The document discusses natural methods for pest control in gardens, including biological controls using beneficial organisms, cultural controls like crop rotation and tillage, and least-toxic pesticides derived from natural sources like neem oil, pyrethrins, and Bt. It provides examples of common garden pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles. The document emphasizes using integrated pest management with multiple strategies and monitoring pests to determine necessary interventions.
This document discusses organic pest management approaches for small farms. It emphasizes using cultural practices like crop rotation, resistant varieties, and soil management to prevent pest problems. If needed, physical and biological controls like beneficial insects, parasitic fungi, and botanical or microbial pesticides can be used as a last resort. The National Organic Program requires using cultural and mechanical methods first before allowing synthetic or botanical pesticide use, with documentation in the organic system plan. Overall, the organic approach aims to balance the whole farm system rather than just treat pest symptoms.
Managing a Garden the Natural Way - Western AustraliaFaiga64c
This document provides guidance on managing a garden naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. It recommends maintaining a balanced ecosystem by understanding local ecology, soil health, plant health, and integrating beneficial insects and animals. Key techniques include companion planting, maintaining plant diversity, controlling pests physically or manually when possible, and using alternative or targeted products only as a last resort if problems persist. The overall aim is to work with nature to achieve a sustainable garden.
Integrated pest management of Floricultureablibang
This document discusses integrated pest management (IPM) for floriculture crops. It begins with an introduction to floriculture and importance. It then discusses major floriculture crops grown in India like rose, carnation, and marigold. The summary defines IPM as a sustainable approach combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical methods to manage pests while minimizing risks. It provides examples of IPM strategies for different floriculture crops like using beneficial insects, removing infected plant parts, and applying selective pesticides. The document emphasizes using IPM methods and controlling pesticide use for organic production of flowers.
The document discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM). It provides a brief history of IPM, noting that the concept originated in California in the 1940s and was adopted as national policy by the US in the 1970s. The basic components of an IPM system are then outlined as monitoring pest levels, preventative cultural practices, mechanical and biological controls, and responsible pesticide use. Requirements of IPM include reducing impacts of pesticides on human health and ecosystems through alternatives such as cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical methods.
Managing Insects in the Home Vegetable Garden - Purdue UniversityFaiga64c
This document provides information on managing insects in the home vegetable garden. It discusses several practices gardeners can employ to reduce insect problems such as properly disposing of plant residues, planting pest-resistant varieties, and maintaining vigorous plant growth. The document also categorizes vegetables by their susceptibility to insect damage and provides recommendations on which insecticides to use for specific common garden pests.
Control weeds, diseases and insects in field cropsabakeba
Organic farmers must prevent and control pests without synthetic pesticides. They focus on prevention through healthy soil, crop diversity, and beneficial insect habitats. When needed, they use biological, mechanical and physical controls or organic pesticides as a last resort. Effective pest management requires an integrated approach considering all farm ecosystem aspects.
The document provides information on natural pest control methods for home gardens. It discusses integrated pest management using a combination of biological, cultural and chemical controls. Specific pests that affect common garden plants are described such as early blight, late blight, fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powdery mildew, spotted wing drosophila, aphids, azalea lace bug, bagworms, spruce spider mite, white peach scale, japanese beetle, fire ants, flea beetles, thrips, cucumber beetles, and colorado potato beetles. Biological controls using predators and parasites are mentioned. The document also covers methods for controlling we
The document discusses natural methods for pest control in gardens, including biological controls using beneficial organisms, cultural controls like crop rotation and tillage, and least-toxic pesticides derived from natural sources like neem oil, pyrethrins, and Bt. It provides examples of common garden pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles. The document emphasizes using integrated pest management with multiple strategies and monitoring pests to determine necessary interventions.
This document discusses organic pest management approaches for small farms. It emphasizes using cultural practices like crop rotation, resistant varieties, and soil management to prevent pest problems. If needed, physical and biological controls like beneficial insects, parasitic fungi, and botanical or microbial pesticides can be used as a last resort. The National Organic Program requires using cultural and mechanical methods first before allowing synthetic or botanical pesticide use, with documentation in the organic system plan. Overall, the organic approach aims to balance the whole farm system rather than just treat pest symptoms.
Managing a Garden the Natural Way - Western AustraliaFaiga64c
This document provides guidance on managing a garden naturally without the use of synthetic chemicals. It recommends maintaining a balanced ecosystem by understanding local ecology, soil health, plant health, and integrating beneficial insects and animals. Key techniques include companion planting, maintaining plant diversity, controlling pests physically or manually when possible, and using alternative or targeted products only as a last resort if problems persist. The overall aim is to work with nature to achieve a sustainable garden.
Integrated pest management of Floricultureablibang
This document discusses integrated pest management (IPM) for floriculture crops. It begins with an introduction to floriculture and importance. It then discusses major floriculture crops grown in India like rose, carnation, and marigold. The summary defines IPM as a sustainable approach combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical methods to manage pests while minimizing risks. It provides examples of IPM strategies for different floriculture crops like using beneficial insects, removing infected plant parts, and applying selective pesticides. The document emphasizes using IPM methods and controlling pesticide use for organic production of flowers.
The document discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM). It provides a brief history of IPM, noting that the concept originated in California in the 1940s and was adopted as national policy by the US in the 1970s. The basic components of an IPM system are then outlined as monitoring pest levels, preventative cultural practices, mechanical and biological controls, and responsible pesticide use. Requirements of IPM include reducing impacts of pesticides on human health and ecosystems through alternatives such as cultural, mechanical, biological and chemical methods.
Managing Insects in the Home Vegetable Garden - Purdue UniversityFaiga64c
This document provides information on managing insects in the home vegetable garden. It discusses several practices gardeners can employ to reduce insect problems such as properly disposing of plant residues, planting pest-resistant varieties, and maintaining vigorous plant growth. The document also categorizes vegetables by their susceptibility to insect damage and provides recommendations on which insecticides to use for specific common garden pests.
Control weeds, diseases and insects in field cropsabakeba
Organic farmers must prevent and control pests without synthetic pesticides. They focus on prevention through healthy soil, crop diversity, and beneficial insect habitats. When needed, they use biological, mechanical and physical controls or organic pesticides as a last resort. Effective pest management requires an integrated approach considering all farm ecosystem aspects.
This document discusses biological control strategies for managing insect pests and diseases in garden peas. It outlines key pests like pea aphids, pod borers, and leaf miners, and their natural enemies. For diseases like damping off and powdery mildew, it recommends biological controls like Trichoderma fungi and mycolytic bacteria. The conclusion emphasizes that biological control trials have used natural antagonists, biofungicides, parasites and predators to manage pests and diseases in a sustainable way.
This document discusses biopesticides, which are pesticides derived from natural materials like animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. There are five main categories of biopesticides: microbial pesticides, plant-incorporated protectants, biochemical pesticides, botanical pesticides, and biotic agents. Microbial pesticides use microorganisms like Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Trichoderma fungi to control pests. Botanical pesticides derive from plants like neem and use compounds like azadirachtin. Biopesticides are less toxic, biodegradable and safer for the environment than chemical pesticides.
Organic pesticides can effectively control pests but require careful use as they are not completely safe. Common organic pesticides include Bt, copper, neem, pyrethrum and oils. Bt specifically targets caterpillars but must be ingested. Copper is toxic to both plants and aquatic life at high levels and can accumulate in soil over time. Neem and pyrethrum are broad spectrum but break down quickly. Oils can control soft-bodied pests but risk damaging plants. Proper application and understanding each pesticide's effects and limitations is needed for safe and effective organic pest control.
Plant extracts and bacteria like Bacillus thuringiensis were among the earliest biopesticides. While biopesticides saw limited use with the rise of chemical pesticides, there are now over 245 registered biopesticide ingredients. Biopesticides are generally less toxic than chemical pesticides and often affect only the target pest. They can be effective in small amounts but require knowledgeable application as part of integrated pest management. Common biopesticides are derived from bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, yeasts, and plants.
This document discusses biopesticides as an alternative to chemical pesticides in India. It begins with an introduction on how chemical pesticides and fertilizers have negatively impacted the environment. It then defines pesticides and biopesticides. The main types of biopesticides discussed are microbial (including bacteria like Bt and fungi), biochemical (such as neem extracts), and plant-incorporated protectants. Specific examples of microbial biopesticides targeting various pests are provided. The document emphasizes that biopesticides are less toxic and more targeted than chemical pesticides, reducing environmental impacts.
The document discusses integrated pest management (IPM) as a holistic approach to managing pests and diseases in the garden. It defines IPM as using all available control methods, including cultural, biological and selective chemical controls, to manage rather than eradicate pest populations while protecting the garden's ecology. The document provides an example IPM program for managing green vegetable bugs on tomatoes, including monitoring procedures, thresholds, and cultural, physical and chemical controls. It stresses the importance of record keeping to evaluate and improve IPM programs over time.
Integrated pest management(ipm) and use of bacteria as biopesticideSahil Shakya
A thorough study on Integrated pest management and comparing with traditional pest management techniques. Also, a short summary on how we can use bacteria as biopesticide.
Custom Weed & Pest Control has been in business since 1989, serving the greater Phoenix metro area for both residential and commercial. We offer organic, natural and chemical pest control, with customized service to meet your specific needs. VISIT SITE
http://wekillweeds.com
CUSTOM WEED & PEST CONTROL
Address: Phoenix AZ 85044
Phone: 602-956-3844
Fax: 623-376-7743
Email: info@wekillweeds.com
Destruction of Insect Pest by Cultural and Mechanical ControlKarl Obispo
Cultural control involves manipulating farming practices to reduce pest populations without using pesticides. Some key cultural control strategies discussed in the document include plowing, raking, pruning, intercropping with trap crops, mixed cropping, clipping plant tops, mulching, timely harvesting, synchronized sowing, crop rotation, and crop sanitation. Mechanical control methods like cultivation, hand-picking, shaking plants, and spraying water can also be used for direct removal or killing of pests, though they work best for small infestations. Cultural control of pathogens focuses on reducing initial inoculum levels through practices like selecting uninfected planting materials and removing diseased plants or crop residues.
This presentation is part of a video series we are developing for a course module to help organic farmers and gardeners. The video is under production and will be available shortly at https://www.youtube.com/user/acesfieldvideo?feature=watch. Please consult your county Extension office for full recommendations and check with your supplier for organic insecticides. Products can also be purchased online.
This document discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for vegetable gardens. IPM is a decision-making process that uses monitoring to determine when pest control is needed and employs cultural, physical, biological, and chemical tactics to keep pest populations low. The document outlines IPM principles including prevention, monitoring, identification, injury thresholds, and evaluation. It provides examples of cultural controls like companion planting and physical controls like handpicking pests. Biological controls discussed include Bacillus thuringiensis and beneficial insects. Chemical options include botanical and synthetic insecticides used as a last resort. Case studies on aphids and flea beetles demonstrate applying the IPM process.
This document discusses integrated pest management strategies for gardening with native plants. It defines what a pest is from a human perspective and explains predator/prey relationships in nature. When non-native plants are grown in monocultures with excessive water and fertilizer, they are more susceptible to pests. The document recommends using native plants adapted to the local environment, planting a variety of species, and implementing cultural practices like proper watering to prevent pest problems. Integrated pest management is presented as a strategy that uses biological, cultural and chemical controls, with the least hazardous methods employed first. Specific pests like aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs that affect native plants are described along with monitoring and control recommendations.
This document summarizes the production of biopesticides. It discusses that biopesticides are derived from animals, plants, and microorganisms and are less toxic than chemical pesticides. Some important microbial biopesticides produced include Bacillus thuringiensis, Agrobacterium radiobacter, and pheromones. The production process involves raw materials, fermentation reactors, purification systems, drying, packaging, and waste treatment. While biopesticides have advantages like specificity and low environmental impact, they also have disadvantages like slow effect and lack of persistence.
Biocontrol agents production and applicationroshni mohan
Biocontrol agents are microorganisms like Trichoderma, Penicillium, and Bacillus species that are used to control plant pathogens and diseases. They work through mechanisms like nutrient competition, antibiosis, mycoparasitism, and inducing plant resistance. Biological control agents are advantageous as they are non-toxic, host-specific, and do not pollute the environment like chemical pesticides. However, they may affect non-target organisms and pathogens could develop resistance. The microorganisms are mass produced using liquid fermentation or on various carrier materials. They are then formulated and applied to seeds, seedlings, soil, or other plant parts depending on the target crop to provide natural disease control.
Integrated Pest Management and pesticide safetybmrenner
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. The four pest management strategies discussed are cultural control, biological control, mechanical control, and chemical control.
2. The three signal words on a pesticide label are Danger, Warning, and Caution.
3. IPM in gardening is an approach to pest management that combines different management strategies like cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls to manage pests in a way that minimizes risks to people and the environment.
4. Lawn mower blight would be considered an abiotic or non-living plant problem since it is caused by physical damage from mowing and not a biotic pathogen.
Garden Insect Pest Management in the Home Vegetable Garden - Auburn UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for managing common insect pests in home vegetable gardens. It begins by outlining cultural practices like using healthy soil, companion planting, crop rotation, diversified planting, mulching, and attracting beneficial insects to help prevent pest issues. It then discusses specific management strategies for common soil pests like cutworms, wireworms, and white grubs, emphasizing cultural controls like tilling and using barriers or baits as needed. Finally, it gives recommendations for above-ground pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles, focusing on monitoring, handpicking, using row covers and traps, and applying pesticides only as a last resort. The overall approach emphasizes cultural and
This document provides information on organic controls and prevention methods for common vegetable diseases in home gardens. It recommends cultural practices like crop rotation, removal of diseased plants, and choosing disease-resistant varieties. Biological controls include compost and beneficial microbes. It lists some available biological and organic pesticides. Fungicides that are approved for organic production like copper and sulfur are mentioned. Proper application and safety precautions when using any pesticides are emphasized. Links to additional resources on disease identification and recommendations are provided.
Natural Pest and Disease Control - Tropical Gardening, HdraFaiga64c
This document discusses natural methods of pest and disease control for vegetable gardens and small farms. It describes the advantages of natural control over chemical pesticides, including safety for humans and the environment. Several natural control methods are outlined, such as companion planting, encouraging natural predators, and making sprays from plants like chilies, onions, and neem to deter pests when needed. The document provides recipes for natural sprays and information sources for learning more about natural pest and disease control techniques.
This document provides information on organic pest control methods for agriculture. It discusses biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control techniques. Specific organic pesticides and their uses are also described, including Oriental Herbal Nutrient, Lactic Acid Serum, extracts made from plants like red pepper and lemongrass, and tobacco water brew. The document also provides details on controlling particular pests like fruit worms and shoot borers through practices like collecting infested plants and using neem extracts.
This document discusses biological control strategies for managing insect pests and diseases in garden peas. It outlines key pests like pea aphids, pod borers, and leaf miners, and their natural enemies. For diseases like damping off and powdery mildew, it recommends biological controls like Trichoderma fungi and mycolytic bacteria. The conclusion emphasizes that biological control trials have used natural antagonists, biofungicides, parasites and predators to manage pests and diseases in a sustainable way.
This document discusses biopesticides, which are pesticides derived from natural materials like animals, plants, bacteria and viruses. There are five main categories of biopesticides: microbial pesticides, plant-incorporated protectants, biochemical pesticides, botanical pesticides, and biotic agents. Microbial pesticides use microorganisms like Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Trichoderma fungi to control pests. Botanical pesticides derive from plants like neem and use compounds like azadirachtin. Biopesticides are less toxic, biodegradable and safer for the environment than chemical pesticides.
Organic pesticides can effectively control pests but require careful use as they are not completely safe. Common organic pesticides include Bt, copper, neem, pyrethrum and oils. Bt specifically targets caterpillars but must be ingested. Copper is toxic to both plants and aquatic life at high levels and can accumulate in soil over time. Neem and pyrethrum are broad spectrum but break down quickly. Oils can control soft-bodied pests but risk damaging plants. Proper application and understanding each pesticide's effects and limitations is needed for safe and effective organic pest control.
Plant extracts and bacteria like Bacillus thuringiensis were among the earliest biopesticides. While biopesticides saw limited use with the rise of chemical pesticides, there are now over 245 registered biopesticide ingredients. Biopesticides are generally less toxic than chemical pesticides and often affect only the target pest. They can be effective in small amounts but require knowledgeable application as part of integrated pest management. Common biopesticides are derived from bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, yeasts, and plants.
This document discusses biopesticides as an alternative to chemical pesticides in India. It begins with an introduction on how chemical pesticides and fertilizers have negatively impacted the environment. It then defines pesticides and biopesticides. The main types of biopesticides discussed are microbial (including bacteria like Bt and fungi), biochemical (such as neem extracts), and plant-incorporated protectants. Specific examples of microbial biopesticides targeting various pests are provided. The document emphasizes that biopesticides are less toxic and more targeted than chemical pesticides, reducing environmental impacts.
The document discusses integrated pest management (IPM) as a holistic approach to managing pests and diseases in the garden. It defines IPM as using all available control methods, including cultural, biological and selective chemical controls, to manage rather than eradicate pest populations while protecting the garden's ecology. The document provides an example IPM program for managing green vegetable bugs on tomatoes, including monitoring procedures, thresholds, and cultural, physical and chemical controls. It stresses the importance of record keeping to evaluate and improve IPM programs over time.
Integrated pest management(ipm) and use of bacteria as biopesticideSahil Shakya
A thorough study on Integrated pest management and comparing with traditional pest management techniques. Also, a short summary on how we can use bacteria as biopesticide.
Custom Weed & Pest Control has been in business since 1989, serving the greater Phoenix metro area for both residential and commercial. We offer organic, natural and chemical pest control, with customized service to meet your specific needs. VISIT SITE
http://wekillweeds.com
CUSTOM WEED & PEST CONTROL
Address: Phoenix AZ 85044
Phone: 602-956-3844
Fax: 623-376-7743
Email: info@wekillweeds.com
Destruction of Insect Pest by Cultural and Mechanical ControlKarl Obispo
Cultural control involves manipulating farming practices to reduce pest populations without using pesticides. Some key cultural control strategies discussed in the document include plowing, raking, pruning, intercropping with trap crops, mixed cropping, clipping plant tops, mulching, timely harvesting, synchronized sowing, crop rotation, and crop sanitation. Mechanical control methods like cultivation, hand-picking, shaking plants, and spraying water can also be used for direct removal or killing of pests, though they work best for small infestations. Cultural control of pathogens focuses on reducing initial inoculum levels through practices like selecting uninfected planting materials and removing diseased plants or crop residues.
This presentation is part of a video series we are developing for a course module to help organic farmers and gardeners. The video is under production and will be available shortly at https://www.youtube.com/user/acesfieldvideo?feature=watch. Please consult your county Extension office for full recommendations and check with your supplier for organic insecticides. Products can also be purchased online.
This document discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for vegetable gardens. IPM is a decision-making process that uses monitoring to determine when pest control is needed and employs cultural, physical, biological, and chemical tactics to keep pest populations low. The document outlines IPM principles including prevention, monitoring, identification, injury thresholds, and evaluation. It provides examples of cultural controls like companion planting and physical controls like handpicking pests. Biological controls discussed include Bacillus thuringiensis and beneficial insects. Chemical options include botanical and synthetic insecticides used as a last resort. Case studies on aphids and flea beetles demonstrate applying the IPM process.
This document discusses integrated pest management strategies for gardening with native plants. It defines what a pest is from a human perspective and explains predator/prey relationships in nature. When non-native plants are grown in monocultures with excessive water and fertilizer, they are more susceptible to pests. The document recommends using native plants adapted to the local environment, planting a variety of species, and implementing cultural practices like proper watering to prevent pest problems. Integrated pest management is presented as a strategy that uses biological, cultural and chemical controls, with the least hazardous methods employed first. Specific pests like aphids, whiteflies and mealybugs that affect native plants are described along with monitoring and control recommendations.
This document summarizes the production of biopesticides. It discusses that biopesticides are derived from animals, plants, and microorganisms and are less toxic than chemical pesticides. Some important microbial biopesticides produced include Bacillus thuringiensis, Agrobacterium radiobacter, and pheromones. The production process involves raw materials, fermentation reactors, purification systems, drying, packaging, and waste treatment. While biopesticides have advantages like specificity and low environmental impact, they also have disadvantages like slow effect and lack of persistence.
Biocontrol agents production and applicationroshni mohan
Biocontrol agents are microorganisms like Trichoderma, Penicillium, and Bacillus species that are used to control plant pathogens and diseases. They work through mechanisms like nutrient competition, antibiosis, mycoparasitism, and inducing plant resistance. Biological control agents are advantageous as they are non-toxic, host-specific, and do not pollute the environment like chemical pesticides. However, they may affect non-target organisms and pathogens could develop resistance. The microorganisms are mass produced using liquid fermentation or on various carrier materials. They are then formulated and applied to seeds, seedlings, soil, or other plant parts depending on the target crop to provide natural disease control.
Integrated Pest Management and pesticide safetybmrenner
Here are the answers to your questions:
1. The four pest management strategies discussed are cultural control, biological control, mechanical control, and chemical control.
2. The three signal words on a pesticide label are Danger, Warning, and Caution.
3. IPM in gardening is an approach to pest management that combines different management strategies like cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical controls to manage pests in a way that minimizes risks to people and the environment.
4. Lawn mower blight would be considered an abiotic or non-living plant problem since it is caused by physical damage from mowing and not a biotic pathogen.
Garden Insect Pest Management in the Home Vegetable Garden - Auburn UniversityFawn85w
This document provides recommendations for managing common insect pests in home vegetable gardens. It begins by outlining cultural practices like using healthy soil, companion planting, crop rotation, diversified planting, mulching, and attracting beneficial insects to help prevent pest issues. It then discusses specific management strategies for common soil pests like cutworms, wireworms, and white grubs, emphasizing cultural controls like tilling and using barriers or baits as needed. Finally, it gives recommendations for above-ground pests like aphids, cabbage worms, and Colorado potato beetles, focusing on monitoring, handpicking, using row covers and traps, and applying pesticides only as a last resort. The overall approach emphasizes cultural and
This document provides information on organic controls and prevention methods for common vegetable diseases in home gardens. It recommends cultural practices like crop rotation, removal of diseased plants, and choosing disease-resistant varieties. Biological controls include compost and beneficial microbes. It lists some available biological and organic pesticides. Fungicides that are approved for organic production like copper and sulfur are mentioned. Proper application and safety precautions when using any pesticides are emphasized. Links to additional resources on disease identification and recommendations are provided.
Natural Pest and Disease Control - Tropical Gardening, HdraFaiga64c
This document discusses natural methods of pest and disease control for vegetable gardens and small farms. It describes the advantages of natural control over chemical pesticides, including safety for humans and the environment. Several natural control methods are outlined, such as companion planting, encouraging natural predators, and making sprays from plants like chilies, onions, and neem to deter pests when needed. The document provides recipes for natural sprays and information sources for learning more about natural pest and disease control techniques.
This document provides information on organic pest control methods for agriculture. It discusses biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical control techniques. Specific organic pesticides and their uses are also described, including Oriental Herbal Nutrient, Lactic Acid Serum, extracts made from plants like red pepper and lemongrass, and tobacco water brew. The document also provides details on controlling particular pests like fruit worms and shoot borers through practices like collecting infested plants and using neem extracts.
Companion Planting in Your School Yard - AustraliaFairlee3z
This document discusses companion planting, which involves planting certain plants close together because they help each other by providing pest control, pollination, improved growth, and attracting beneficial insects. Some examples of companion plants mentioned include borage, which repels tomato worms when planted with tomatoes; garlic, which repels many common pests; and marigolds, which repel pests and encourage growth of plants nearby. The document provides a long list of plant companions and the benefits they provide to other plants.
Cultural Control Practices: Earth-Kind Gardening - Oklahoma Cooperative Exten...antonis3q
Cultural control practices are non-chemical methods that can be used in gardening to reduce pest problems. These include crop rotation, sanitation, soil solarization, using resistant plant varieties, and intercropping or companion planting. Cultural controls work by modifying the environment to make it less suitable for pests to breed, feed, and shelter. If used correctly, cultural controls can help maintain a healthy garden with fewer needed pesticides while still producing good crops.
Pests include any organisms that damage crops economically, destroying about 33% of the world's potential food harvest. While pesticides kill pests, they can accumulate in the environment and harm other species. Alternatives include integrated pest management using biological controls first before chemicals as a last resort. Genetic engineering transfers pest-resistant genes from one organism to crops, benefiting yields but raising safety and ethical concerns if genes from animals enter plants eaten by humans or weeds. Sustainable agriculture minimizes chemical use to conserve resources indefinitely.
Conservation and Augmentation of Biological Control Agent Karl Obispo
This document discusses different methods of biological control including conservation, augmentation, and classical biological control. Conservation involves improving habitats and reducing pesticide use to encourage natural enemy populations. Augmentation involves purchasing and releasing natural enemies when populations are not adequate. Classical biological control imports and establishes natural enemies of invasive pests. The document provides examples of each approach and emphasizes selecting insecticides and managing habitats that protect natural enemies.
The document summarizes information on pesticides and pest control from Rachael Carson's book "Silent Spring". It describes how pests damage crops and how pesticides are used to control them, but can also harm wildlife and human health. It discusses alternatives to pesticides like cultivation practices, genetic engineering, biological controls, and integrated pest management which uses multiple methods together. The ideal pesticide would only kill pests without harming other species or the environment.
Organic Gardening: Pest Control - College of the Virgin IslandsFaiga64c
1) Organic pest control methods are alternatives to synthetic pesticides and include techniques like crop rotation, removing diseased plants, and encouraging beneficial insects.
2) Effective organic weapons against pests include varietal selection of resistant plant varieties, cultural controls like crop rotation, physical removal of pests, and natural pesticides from plants.
3) Biological controls utilize beneficial predators and parasites to control pest populations in a natural balance, though introducing them requires care.
Her PPE is not adequate for a Category I pesticide. She needs:
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants or coveralls
- Chemical-resistant gloves
- Chemical-resistant footwear
- Protective eyewear
- Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure
- Respirator if label requires
Without full protective equipment, applying this highly toxic pesticide puts her health at serious risk. The label requirements exist to protect applicators from exposure.
The document discusses managing common greenhouse pests like whiteflies, aphids, and thrips using integrated pest management strategies, which include monitoring pest populations, identifying pests, and using cultural, biological, and chemical control methods like beneficial insects, insecticides applied through drip irrigation systems, and sanitation to control pests below economic thresholds. It provides examples of specific IPM programs for managing pests on cucumbers, tomatoes, and brassicas using drip-applied neonicotinoid and diamide insecticides.
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This document provides an introduction to biopesticides, their types and uses. It discusses that biopesticides are formulations made from naturally occurring substances that control pests through non-toxic mechanisms. The main types discussed are microbial pesticides, plant-incorporated protectants, biochemical pesticides, botanical pesticides, and biotic agents. Specific microbial pesticides described include Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Trichoderma fungi. The document concludes by stating that biopesticides are generally safer and more environmentally friendly than chemical pesticides, though they may be less effective and require suitable conditions.
This document provides an introduction to biopesticides, their types and uses. It discusses that biopesticides are formulations made from naturally occurring substances that control pests through non-toxic mechanisms. The main types discussed are microbial pesticides, plant-incorporated protectants, biochemical pesticides, botanical pesticides, and biotic agents. Specific microbial pesticides described include Bacillus thuringiensis, Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Trichoderma fungi. The document concludes by stating that biopesticides are generally safer for the environment than chemical pesticides and more research should be done to promote their use in agriculture.
Gardening can be an immensely satisfying and peaceful pastime, allowing us to connect with nature and reap the rewards of our hard work. However, the journey to a beautiful garden can be challenging, as it often involves facing off against unwanted visitors: garden pests. These pesky invaders come in various forms, from tiny insects to larger mammals, and they can turn your flourishing garden into a battleground.
Ecological manipulation and integrated pest management are important approaches. Cultural control methods manipulate the environment to make it less suitable for pests through practices like proper cultivation, crop rotation, trap cropping and resistant varieties. Ecological engineering enhances natural pest control by providing food and shelter for natural enemies. Biological control uses natural enemies like parasitoids and predators that are encouraged and disseminated. The AESA method involves observing crop fields and analyzing the interactions between pests, natural enemies and the environment to inform sustainable management practices.
This document discusses integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. IPM is a holistic approach that uses monitoring, identification, and action thresholds to determine when and how to address pest issues using cultural, physical, biological, or chemical methods. The goal is to prevent and control pests with minimal risk to humans, the environment, and other organisms. The document outlines IPM principles and provides examples of various control tactics within each category.
Companion planting involves using plants that enhance each other's growth and deter pests. The document provides a guide to pairing beneficial plants together based on their effects on one another, such as improving soil nutrients, attracting helpful insects, and repelling harmful ones. It lists many plant varieties and their positive and negative companions to integrate biodiversity and natural pest control into the garden.
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What’s Your Poison?
Putting Your Lawn and Garden Into De-Tox
Every year British Columbians purchase thousands of liters of poisons to pour and spray around their lawns and gardens.
Pesticides are just plain dangerous—dangerous to the people who eat food with pesticide residues (especially children);
dangerous to farmers, farm workers and their families; and dangerous to both the terrestrial and marine environments. The
good news is you don’t have to use chemicals to get the lawn and garden of your dreams!
What are the Benefits of Not Using BeDon’t expect a pest free garden.
realistic and observant!
• Monitor plants carefully, checking for
Pesticides? • signs of disease or concentrations of
✔ Protecting the health of your family.
✔ Protecting the health of the environment.
pests in one area.
✔
✔
Growing healthier plants.
Reducing our reliance on chemicals.
• Identify the real cause of the problem—
insects near the damaged area may
There are increasingly popular alternatives to pesticides that actually be helping you! These can be
use techniques to manage pest problems in an effective and beneficial insects “cleaning up” the
environmentally safe way. Just follow these easy steps. pests that are causing the problems.
It’s as Simple as A,B,C…D and E! C ontrol see more damage than you can handle, use
When you
Always work with nature, rather than against it— physical and biological controls to regain a healthy garden.
plan for prevention!
• Use pestvariety of species (preferably native).
resistant plants. • and mechanical removal methods (use as traps, barriers,
Physical controls include such things
• Plantplants that attract beneficial insects, butterflies, • Biological controls are natural predators thatfirst). infect
a
these
eat,
• and birds.
Use
or otherwise destroy pests. Try attracting birds and
• detercompanion chart on next page). work together to beneficial insects to your garden using plants and a
Try planting—plants that
water source.
pests (see
• Refernatural followingfor controlling pests and disease.
• nutrients byplants receive adequate sun,towater, and Use to the recipes pages.
Make sure
rotating crops. This helps replenish
nutrients in the soil and deters the build-up of pests.
Decide how effective the steps you have taken have been.
• Decide
E valuate whether you need to change your approach.
• Evaluate
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2. Plants as Plant Together
Beans near potatoes
Wards Off
Potato and bean beetles
Natural Tomatoes near basil
Garlic or chives near roses & raspberries
Mosquitoes and flies
Aphids and Japanese beetles
Pest Horseradish near potatoes
Marigolds throughout garden
Potato beetle
A variety of insects
Control Mint near cabbage or tomatoes
Rosemary or sage near cabbage, beans, carrots
White cabbage moth, aphids, and flea beetles
Cabbage moth, bean beetle, and carrot fly
Thyme near cabbage Cabbage worm
Onions among carrots Carrot fly
Hazards Associated with Pesticide Use
Water Pollution
Heavy rainfall can cause pesticides (including insecticides
and herbicides) to enter storm drains. Storm drains empty
directly into streams and rivers, and the presence of
pesticides can, for example, cause an overgrowth of algae.
This in turn, reduces oxygen levels, which harm fish and
other aquatic organisms.
Toxic Persistence
The half-life of modern pesticides (the time it takes for half
the active ingredients in a product to lose their effectiveness)
in soil ranges from days to weeks, even years! This means,
some residues will stay in the soil for years and could leach
into and poison groundwater.
Inert Ingredients chemicals is safe for a human? Are there dangers associated
Pesticides consist of “active” and “inert” with repetitive use? Will negative symptoms like skin, eye,
ingredients. The active ingredients are or lung irritation eventually occur? It is something to
those specifically used to kill the target think about.
pest. The inert ingredients include everything else—
solvents, detergents, or other chemicals that make the Danger to Pets
product work more efficiently. Inerts can be very toxic, Many pesticides are toxic to dogs, cats and other
and in some cases are more toxic than the active pets. Animals are attracted to the taste and
ingredients themselves. Inert ingredients are considered could end up tracking residue back into
to be a trade secret and are not disclosed on product the home, harming themselves
labels, despite the fact that they frequently make up and others.
more than 90% of the product!
Danger to Wildlife
Danger to Children Many synthetic chemicals
Children are much more susceptible to synthetic chemicals (and some naturally occurring ones) have the ability to
than adults. Try to avoid pesticide use as much as possible, disrupt the hormone systems of fish, birds, reptiles,
making sure children are not present during or immediately amphibians, and mammals—including humans—with
after applying pesticides. Remember, pesticides can be tracked potentially devastating effects on reproduction and
back into the home on shoes, posing a serious risk to toddlers. development. Since most pesticides don't just target one
species, they may eliminate beneficial insects as well.
Danger to Other Humans Beneficial insects are those which feed on pest species or are
Since pesticides contain chemicals that are strong enough to essential for pollination—like bees, ladybird beetles (lady
kill insects and plants, how much exposure to these toxic bugs), and butterflies!
3. Common Garden Problems & Solutions
Lawn & Garden Weed Controls
Many weed killers pose an unnecessary hazard to rainfall—polluting our waterways. This is particularly
groundwater, and when washed away by rain, to local dangerous if the fertilizer also contains weed killers. “Weed
waterways and aquatic life. Some herbicides may target and ‘n’ Feed” products spread toxic herbicides over entire lawns,
kill specific plants, while others are not species specific and whether weeds are present or not.
will kill everything they touch, including the lawn you are
trying to protect. Remember that weeds can be useful: they
Better: Choose a fertilizer that is best suited for the plants
you are growing. Commercial fertilizers and soil
attract valuable wildlife, help nearby plants to grow strong
conditioners containing slow releasing nutrients promote
and healthy, provide food and shelter for beneficial insects,
slow, steady growth (e.g. bone meal slowly releases calcium
and many are attractive and may even be edible!
and phosphorus into the soil), while reducing the
possibility that excess nutrients will run off and
For lawns contaminate surface water. Also, avoid fertilizing when
• cores from lawn oryears abythatching rake to remove the
Aerate every 2-4
use
removing small cylindrical
plants are about to fall dormant in autumn. Most plants
only need fertilizers in the spring and
thatch.
summer when they are growing most
• Plant a mixture of grasses, rather than one variety.
actively.
• Mow weekly, keeping grass between 11/2” to 2” in length.
• Water lawn deeply and infrequently. Best: Organic! Start your own yard
• Remove weeds, including dandelions, by hand before
they seed.
or worm compost, using organic
waste such as: fruit/vegetable
peelings, lawn clippings,
For gardens coffee/tea grounds, etc. Or make
• Hoe, hoe, hoe! Invest in quality tools suited to your
gardening needs.
your own organic fertilizer—
see recipe below.†
• Reduce weeds by improving soil quality.beAdd
compost, manure or mulch. They can an
important source of plant nutrients and organic
matter while also improving the soil’s ability
to hold water and helping to protect against Organic Fertilizer
erosion. 4 cups seed meal or fishmeal
1 cup rock phosphate (or 1/2 cup bone meal)
Note: Be cautious about applying too 1/2 cup kelp meal
much manure in the rainy fall as it can 1 cup†† agricultural lime or dolomite
contribute to water and air pollution. Mix all ingredients together in a large bucket. Use
Don’t put the seeds, roots or other parts of invasive in garden or on lawn.
species (e.g. blackberry, ivy, morning glory, bamboo) in
your compost pile. Heat from the composting process Note Bone meal should be mixed into soil, not left on
kills most seeds and roots, but it isn't usually hot the surface, as it is attractive to dogs.
†
Recipe from the Territorial Seed Catalogue.
enough to kill aggressive invasive species such as these. ††
Adjust lime/dolomite levels as needed as too much can make soil acidic.
Better: Products containing corn gluten meal inhibit the
growth of weed seeds. Corn gluten meal then
breaks down into useful nutrients, which
Disease controls
Chemicals designed to control plant diseases are
pose no health or environmental threat.
often hazardous to humans, wildlife, soil, and/or
Best: Pull them out! But remember, some water quality.
weeds can be beneficial.
Better: Safer’s brand Defender Garden Fungicide.
Fertilizers/soil amendments Best: Select disease resistant plants or prepare your
Fertilizers and soil amendments may help the garden look own organic mixtures (see chart on page 5 for recipes).
healthy, but excess nutrients can be washed away in heavy
4. Common Garden Problems & Solutions... continued
Slugs and Snails
The damage caused by these mollusks can be Plant slug and snail resistant plants. These include:
frustrating; however, slug and snail baits that are begonias, fuchsias, geraniums, and impatiens, as well as
spread on the ground are hazardous to dogs and stiff leaved plants with highly scented foliage (i.e.
other small mammals, and can be hazardous to lavender, sage, rosemary).
aquatic life if washed into waterways. There are no
substantially less toxic chemical products for controlling Create barriers. Slugs and snails do not cross copper as it
slugs and snails, so aim for chemical free control! reacts with their mucus, producing electricity. Since these
mollusks travel on a soft foot, crushed egg/oyster shells (or
anything prickly such as wood chips or fireplace ash) can
Follow these easy steps: also produce an effective barrier.
Reduce hiding places. Keep garden and yard clean and free of
debris, pots, boards and other objects under which slugs Trap and remove. A flashlight and a pair of tongs are a slug
and snails like to hide. Also, check under rocks, another hunter’s best friend! You can also create a beer trap using a
popular hiding place! small plastic container—cut holes near the lip, sink into
ground leaving holes exposed, fill with beer (or 2 tbsp baking
Reduce humidity and moist surface. Slugs and snails favor
yeast to 1 gallon of luke warm water, let sit 10 minutes then
moist areas; by switching from a sprinkler to a drip
add 2/3 cup sugar) and secure lid in place. Empty often.
irrigation system you can reduce the amount of surface
moisture in your garden.
Common Insect Problems & Solutions
Tent Caterpillars
These are often found on Clean up/prevent the build-up of standing water.
deciduous trees and shrubs, • Turn buckets upside down.
particularly alder, willow, fruit trees and roses. You can easily • Cover rainwater barrels with fine screen or mesh or add
identify them by their silky white tents from which they a few drops of vegetable oil.
emerge in the spring. Tent caterpillars are native insects and • Clean outdoor pools and hot tubs frequently.
will eventually be controlled by natural factors, but for those • Change pond water weekly and make sure pump is
of you who can’t wait, the easiest way to remove them is by circulating water properly.
hand. • Check eaves and drains regularly for debris that may be
• temperature is cool and theor late eveningstill in their
Prune in early morning
caterpillars are
when the
pooling water.
• Store boats, canoes, and wheelbarrows upside down.
tents. Protect yourself while outdoors!
• Dispose of tents in a sealed paper bag in the garbage or
compost (freeze first to make sure caterpillars are dead).
• When mosquitoes are most active—from dusk till dawn
and after rain—cover up as much skin as possible. Wear
• Egg masses can be rubbed off branches in the winter or
collected using a plastic spoon. Egg masses are
long pants and long-sleeved shirts.
• Wear light colored clothing (dark colors attract
approximately 1.5cm in length, gray or brown in color mosquitoes) that is woven tightly. This will prevent
with the appearance of hardened Styrofoam. mosquitoes from biting through clothing.
• Cover open doors and windows with screens.
Mosquitoes • Use a mosquito repellent containing citronella.
The best way to keep mosquitoes away is
to not attract them in the first place! Ants, Cockroaches & Flies
Mosquitoes need shallow, standing water These pests enter your home in search of one thing: food.
to lay their eggs and can develop in as little Many commercial pesticides provide temporary relief but
as 7-10 days. As a result, water should not be allowed to stand don’t solve the problem. Try these alternative solutions to
outside for more than a week. spraying:
5. Common Insect Problems & Solutions... continued
Ants
Follow trail to entry point and seal crack or are a less toxic choice than conventional chemicals
hole. Wipe areas where ants occurred with containing pyrethrum, an insecticide made from
soapy water to erase any odor trail they may chrysanthemums. Although natural, pyrethins are still
have left behind for other ants to follow. pesticides and should be handled with care.
Better: “Desiccants” are much less toxic and act by drying
Flies insects out. Try diatomaceous earth, silica aerogel or use a
Keep a fly swatter handy and have screens covering all mixture of icing sugar, water and borax (keep adding water as
windows and doors. it dries out quickly).
Best: Avoid infestation!
Cockroaches • Eliminate sources of moisture in and around the home.
Borax, a desiccating mineral, is handy under appliances and • Don’t store firewood against the house (including the
other areas where it is difficult to plug holes (borax may also garage)—insects love woodpiles!
be used on ants). • Trim trees and shrubs so they don’t touch the house.
Spiders
Spiders eat a lot of destructive insects Preventive Recipes!
Fungal disease
and should be spared! Cover with jar or
glass, slide a piece of paper or Mix 1 part compost with 5 parts water; let stand one
cardboard underneath and put them week then strain. Spray directly onto diseased plant.
outside.
Insect infestation and to control disease
Soak 85g minced garlic in 10ml mineral oil for 24 hrs,
Prevent Further Problems strain and add 600ml water and 5ml natural liquid
The following steps will minimize further infestation: dish soap.
• Keep kitchen free of food scraps and crumbs. OR
• Wash counters, stovetops and floors as often as possible. Mix powdered garlic with water and dish soap. Spray
• Store food in airtight containers. plants with a mixture of 15-30ml garlic spray and
• Wash dishes immediately. 600ml water.
• Rinse bottles and cans before recycling.
• Keep compost material in sealed containers. Powdery mildew
• Immediately repair leaky faucets and dripping pipes. Mix 5ml baking soda, and a few drops liquid dish soap
• Keep counters, dish racks and bathrooms dry. in 1 litre of water. Spray directly onto plant, weekly in
• Cover garbage and take out often. spring before symptoms appear (only if plant has
• Don’t leave pet food or water out overnight. history of mildew).
• Make sure garbage cans seal properly and are free from
holes. A wide range of insects (including aphids, cabbage
• Keep drains free of food scraps. loopers, cabbage maggots, cutworms, leaf miners,
• Plug all crack and holes. mites, weevils, and whiteflies)
Mix 15ml liquid dish soap and 235ml oil (peanut,
Carpenter Ants safflower, corn, soybean, or sunflower). Mix 5-12ml
There are ants and then there are carpenter ants! The former of soap-oil base to 1 cup water and spray directly
are fairly easy to deal with, the latter can be a serious onto plant.
problem. Some conventional chemicals used on carpenter OR
ants (Ficam™, Diazinon™, and Dursban™) are very persistent Add several drops of an essential oil (rosemary, pine or
and highly toxic formulas that attack the central nervous citronella) to 235ml water. Spray directly onto plant.
system. Treatment often involves one application to kill the
nest and another application around the outside edge of the
OR
Use garlic spray (recipe under “preventing insect
house, which can be lethal to birds and increases the
infestation”). Spray plants with a mixture of 15-30ml
possibility of the toxin leaching into groundwater. Pyrethins
garlic spray and 600ml water.
6. Common Insect Problems & Solutions... continued
Outdoor Insect Control
Some of the most harmful insecticides are • Give your pet a hair cut. This also allows for easy
those containing carbaryl, Diazinon™, combing.
Dursban™, lindane, Malathion™, Orthene™, Sevin™ • If you must use a desiccant powder such as
dust or liquid. Remember some insects can be good for your diatomaceous earth or silica gel, be extremely careful
garden. Pests might be food for beneficial insects that let not to inhale any dust as it could irritate the lungs of
your garden function as a healthy ecosystem. both you and your pet.
Better: The least toxic chemical controls are insecticidal
soaps. Safer’s offers a variety of these. Lice
An outbreak of head lice at the local school is something
Note: The natural bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is every parent dreads. Most products available contain toxic
approved for organic gardeners, however it is deadly to substances such as pyrethroids, lindane, or Malathion™,
butterflies. which affects the nervous system of these insects. The effects
Best: Physical controls such as sticky barriers and traps are these chemicals can have on humans are not known.
the safest ways for dealing with insects. You can also try an Better: There are several nontoxic products available on the
aromatic remedy (recipes on page 5) or a powerful spray of market including: SH-206 Shampoo, Lice Cure, HairClear 1-2-
water from a garden hose. 3, and Nature’s Best.
Best: Try using a fine-toothed comb through wet hair (water
slows lice down). Wash hair with regular shampoo, condition
and comb with a wide toothed comb (this will remove tangles,
making fine-toothed combing easier). Then comb clean hair
with fine-toothed comb making sure to wipe or rinse comb
after each pass through hair to remove caught lice. This
process should be repeated on a four-day cycle over the next
two weeks. By this time, all stages of the lifecycle should have
Fleas been removed and no unhatched eggs should be remaining.
No one wants to see their pets suffering from fleas but, if you
have a dog or cat in the house, chances are it’s something
you’ll eventually have to tackle. The chemical products
Moths
Moth larvae will munch on anything containing wool, fur,
available to deal with this problem contain nerve poisons
feathers, cotton, silk, rayon and synthetics if soiled or mixed
toxic to both pets and humans, so should be avoided.
with wool. The larvae eat fabric, preferring areas where there
Better: Try a shampoo. Pure soap (such as Dr Bronner’s are food or dirt stains, lint, salt, dead insects, and even sweat
Castile soap) should work quite well; however, a stronger stains! Mothballs or camphor balls contain naphthalene,
insecticidal shampoo may be required. The least toxic are which is highly toxic and extremely dangerous if ingested.
Safer’s Flea soap for Dogs or Cats, and sprays formulated with They can be particularly tempting to children as they look
d-Limonene (a citrus extract), such as Daltek Organic Spray like candy.
for Dogs and Cats.
Better: When buying used furniture or clothing, inspect it
Best: Vigilance is the key to avoiding flea infestations. As carefully for signs of moth larvae and clean immediately. Get
soon as you suspect a flea infestation: rid of all unused clothes—especially woolens!
• Clean and wash bedding material. Place a removable, Best: Store clothes in tightly sealed containers making sure
washable material where pets like to sleep or rest for they are clean before storage. Periodically shake, brush and
easy cleaning. expose clothes to sunlight
• Comb fur with a fine-toothed comb. Place a light (moths like dark places) and
colored towel or blanket under the animal when ensure closets remain clean.
combing; fleas will be collected and easily disposed of Occasionally, clean and
by dunking the towel/blanket in soapy water. rearrange furniture, as it will
• Vacuum carpeted areas to get rid of flea eggs. prevent moths from
establishing themselves.
7. Don’t Forget About Native Plants!
There are many naturally occurring plants in British Columbia, which make excellent additions to any garden.
Native plants are plants that have been naturally growing in this region since before European settlement.
What are the Benefits of Native Plants?
1 Since these plants are used to the soil and climate
conditions of the area, they do not require extra
watering, pesticides or fertilizers.
2 Native birds and insects will be attracted to your garden
as they rely on native plants for food, shelter and
nesting/breeding sites.
3 Native plants will reduce the amount of weeding you will
have to do in your garden as they seed quickly and use as
much soil space as they can.
What are Some of the Native Plants in BC?
Coastal strawberry, mock orange, red huckleberry,
kinnikinnick, salal, high bush cranberry, wild and big blue
lupine, Oregon grape, yellow pond lily, vine maple, red-osier
dogwood, red flowering current, Nootka rose, wild calla lily,
spring sunflowers, bluebell or harebell, Pacific bleeding heart,
shooting star, Oregon iris, columbine, violet, orange and
Columbine photo Laurie MacBride
purple honeysuckle and many, many more!
If Your Strategies Fail and
You Resort to Pesticide
Use, Remember:
• chemicals. Try dust mask and gloves when working with
Always wear a
to cover all areas of exposed skin.
• chemicals to drifton windy days. This could cause the
Avoid spraying
onto unwanted areas.
• Read labels carefully and follow all directions.
• the chances much as you need. This will reduce
Buy only as
of accidental spillage of any waste
product leftover.
• Pre-mixed products are safer to handle than concentrates.
• Regional ofDistrict for information about collection
Dispose unused material properly. Contact your
programs or depots, or call the BC Recycling Hotline 604-
R-E-C-Y-C-L-E (732-9253) in Greater Vancouver or
Violet photo Laurie MacBride 1-800-667-4321 throughout British Columbia.
8. TOP 10 to Reduce Your
ACTIONS Risk From Pesticides
1 Buy organically or ecologically grown foods, especially for children.
2 Call the makers of your favorite brands of food and urge them to use
ecologically and organically grown crops in their products.
3 Avoid fatty foods, as persistent pesticides are stored in fatty tissues.
4 Urge your local municipality to implement pesticide reduction by-
laws.
5 Garden without pesticides.
6 Avoid using pesticide based flea and head lice treatments.
7 Work with your local schools, and/or daycares to implement
alternatives to indoor and outdoor pesticide use.
8 Keep away from areas freshly sprayed with pesticides.
9 Lobby Health Canada to reform pesticide laws.
10 If you farm, adopt ecological techniques that reduce reliance on
chemical pesticides.
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