‘Natural’ Pesticides – Softer on good insects?

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There is an increasing trend towards organic and natural products – from food, cosmetics, and even down to the choice in pesticides. It’s not uncommon for people to lean towards or prefer a pesticide that is ‘natural’. After all, an unnatural pesticide will be more harmful, right? However, there’s a discrepancy between perceived safety of ‘natural’ and the reality. For starters, there seems to be no regulation on the word “natural”. As the FDA puts it,

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What bugs are eating your money? Main culprits, new invasives and how we can stop them from eating your crops

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Screen Shot 2014-09-09 at 3.32.12 PMOriginally created for the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association 2014 Expo, this presentation outlines five common pests found in greenhouse ornamentals and turf crops, how to monitor them and management strategies, as well as informing growers about new invasive insects they should keep their eyes open for.

Why and How Aphids Suck

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Why and How aphids suckThere are thousands of species of aphids and any grower that tells you they don’t have them must not get out much.  Aphids reproduce at an alarming rate, with newborn aphids already developing embryos the moment they are born.  Apparently they are in a rush!  This is a 30-minute slideshow on aphids and their control.

 

 

 

 

 

Integrated Pest Management

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Integrated Pest ManagementThis is a general presentation on integrated pest management, originally given to master gardeners and urban farmers.  Although this presentation covers a lot of breadth, it does not get into great depth.  All media which is not from six-legged aggie has been referenced in the presentation.  Contact me for full source information.