Grasshoppers
Found throughout North America, the 200+ species of grasshoppers range in size from 1″ to 2 1/2″ and in color from brown to yellow to the familiar green. Some do not fly at all although some are excellent flyers and all have enlarged hind leg bones that enable them to leap and jump over relatively [...]
Fungus gnat
Fungus gnats are tiny mosquito-like insects, about 1/8 inch in length. You will generally first notice them darting about new seedlings. Adult fungus gnats are mostly an annoyance, but the larva can do damage to young plants and seedlings by feeding on the new, tender roots. It is also thought that they feed on the [...]
Fruit flies
There are four stages in this growth process; egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Following is a (very) brief description of each of them. Stage 1: Egg – Fruit flies can lay up to 500 eggs in their lifetime of less than two weeks! They will only lay their eggs in the surface of moist, organic [...]
Fleahoppers
Nymphs and adults frequent the stems and surfaces of plant leaves, sucking the sap from individual cells and and causing their death. The result is a whitish or yellowish speckling on the foliage. Extensive feeding may cause stunting of plant growth and death of seedlings. Deposition of black spots of fecal material on the plant [...]
European Corn Borer
During its lifetime, the European corn borer goes through four stages of development : egg, larva (borer), pupa, and adult (moth). These four stages constitute a generation. The larva goes through five instars, or larval stages, of development. During the fifth instar, all larvae either prepare to pupate and become adults or enter diapause. Diapause, [...]
The Nitrogen Cycles – Videos
In this episode we looking at two Nitrogen Cycles. This is a replacement for chemical pesticides and fungicides. Applications are done as compost teas. And applications are done with Azos bacteria. Nitrogen Cycle part1 from Paul Holowko on Vimeo. For More Information on Nitrogen Cycles, click here. Nitrogen Fixing Cycle Part 2 from Paul [...]
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter
It is one of the main vectors of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, a plant pathogen that causes a variety of plant diseases, including phony peach disease and Pierce’s disease of grapes. Though usually not a serious pest in the area of its native distribution, the glassy-winged sharpshooter was introduced into southern California, where it has [...]
Caterpillars
Caterpillars Use: Spinosad Where to buy this, Click here Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more.
Cabbage worm
Cabbage worm Use: Bacillus thuringiensis, Kurstaki(This product is produced by: Biobit, Dipel, MVP, Steward, Thuricide) This can be purchased at any hydroponic store. Where to buy this, Click here Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more.
Cabbage looper
Cabbage looper Use:Bacillus thuringiensis, Kurstaki(This product is produced by: Biobit, Dipel, MVP, Steward, Thuricide) This can be purchased at any hydroponic store. Where to buy this, Click here Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more.
Borers
Borers Use: Beauveria bassiana Strain GHA. This can be purchased at any hydroponic store. Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more.
Black fly
Black fly Black fly Use:Bacillus thuringiensis, Israelensis(This product is produced by: Vectobac, Mosquito Dunks, Gnatrol, Bactimos) Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more.
Aphids
Aphids Use: Beauveria bassiana Strain GHA This can be purchased at any hydroponic store. For Identifying pests by pictures or by names (this also includes solutions), Click here For more Information on other Natural Pest Controls, Click here Where to buy this, Click here Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you [...]
Companion Planting for Insect and Pest Control – Video
Gardening Rhythms: Companion Planting for insect and pest control
Alfalfa webworm(Loxostege cereralis)
Alfalfa webworm(Loxostege cereralis) – Use: Bacillus thuringiensis, Kurstaki (This product is produced by: Biobit, Dipel, MVP, Steward, Thuricide) Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more. See Bacillus thuringiensis, israel. for a detail description and pictures of [...]
Alfalfa caterpillar(Colias eurytheme)
Alfalfa caterpillar(Colias eurytheme) Use: Bacillus thuringiensis, Kurstaki(This product is produced by: Biobit, Dipel, MVP, Steward, Thuricide) Videos on Natural Ways to Control Insects. Click here if you want to learn more. More Insect Control. Click here if you want to see more. See Bacillus thuringiensis, israel. for a detail description and pictures of this strain.