Tag: insecticide
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Using BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) to Control Caterpillars
Seeing signs that caterpillars (I lazily call them worms) are eating up your vegetable plant? Before going to the ‘spray to kill’ route, let’s think through a few other options first. Did you know hornworms glow (iridescent) when a black light is shined on them? It may feel a little strange to work in your…
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Herbicides and Insecticides: What, When, Why, and the Alternatives
Herbicides and Insecticides: What, When, Why, and the Alternatives by Carrie Stark When you spend hours on your hands and knees toiling in the dirt to produce crop, you don’t want the aggravation of watching your plants wilt away or be eaten by other creatures. There are various methods to deal with both problems. The…