Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 21 to 21 of 21

Thread: Garden pest identification

  1. #21
    New Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    India
    Posts
    2
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    There are many pests that can be damaging to a garden. Among the most common are the beetle, worm, and slug. Unfortunately there are many different kinds of each, making treatment and control of these pests, quite challenging. The types of plants and vegetables in a garden will determine what kinds of these bugs will be most prevalent. For example, in a garden of potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, pepper, and weeds you’ll find a lot of beetles. In particular, the Colorado Potato Beetle and the Potato Flea Beetle. As adults, these beetles damage leaves of plants. When feeding, they leave behind holes and black deposits on the leaf. As larvae, these pests attack the plants underground, transmitting plant diseases.

    There are several ways to combat beetles in your garden. Interplant your potato garden with garlic, marigold, dead nettle, beans, and cabbage family crops. Another way is to plant horseradish in containers (to prevent spreading) at the ends of the rows. There are certain pest control sprays that will do the trick as well. The best route in exterminating beetles from your garden is to use all of the aforementioned techniques. Worms and slugs attack a similar group of plants, most often the green veggies. Lettuce, Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Spinach, and Celery are the main focus of worms and slugs. Some Caterpillars (a member of the worm family) are found in gardens with fruit such as wild cherries, wild plums, and apples. Though as butterflies these pests are harmless, as worms they can be very damaging. Similar to the beetle, worms and slugs attack plant leaves. They reside in damp places (soil) and when night falls they feed on leaves, leaving behind a slimy trail. During winter, slugs in particular, will feed on the roots of plants.

    As with the beetles, the best way to combat worms and slugs is to try several avenues. One great way is to place sharp sand or wood ash on the soil around the plants. This irritates their body, preventing them from pursuing their goals. There are a number of sprays that do a great job on them as well. Keeping few hiding places (underneath rocks, wood, and fallen leaves) in your garden for them to reside in is another great way to keep your garden safe.
    Last edited by Dave A; 18-Aug-09 at 05:38 PM.

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Similar Threads

  1. Organic pest control
    By duncan drennan in forum Pest Control Industry Forum
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 29-Jun-23, 03:28 PM
  2. Top 5 unethical practices in pest control.
    By Dave A in forum Pest Control Industry Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 23-May-18, 09:30 AM
  3. Registration as a Pest Control Operator
    By landsberg1 in forum Pest Control Industry Forum
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 07-Jan-16, 02:28 PM
  4. Durban pest problems set to continue.
    By Dave A in forum Pest Control Industry Forum
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 28-Mar-07, 04:46 PM

Tags for this Thread

Did you like this article? Share it with your favourite social network.

Did you like this article? Share it with your favourite social network.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •