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How To Seal Bamboo Fencing

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Bamboo has a natural silica layer that protects it from moisture damage. Unfortunately, this layer may disintegrate due to wear and processing. A solvent or polyurethane sealant can protect bamboo for years; however, when amateurs attempt to apply sealants to bamboo, flaking tends to result. Before you apply any type of sealant to bamboo, strip … Read more

Azoxystrobin Fungicide: Usage Guide

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Azoxystrobin is a new fungicide with a novel biochemical mode of action. Its synthesis was inspired by a group of natural products, the strobilurins, which are produced by several species of Basidiomycete fungi, which grow on decaying wood. The structures of azoxystrobin, Strobilurin A and the closely related Oudemansin A, The natural products and azoxystrobin share … Read more

Systemic Fungicide: Types, How & When To Use

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A systemic fungicide is a chemical substance that is distributed throughout the plant. It protects the plant against fungal growth, disease, and infection. Systemic fungicides are not specific to one type of fungus and protect the entire plant from several types of diseases. The most common fungi that affect plants are powdery mildew, rusts, downy … Read more

Best Insecticide For Armyworms: Products & Procedures

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Armyworms are prolific and sensitive to favorable conditions. Their eggs are laid in fluffy large clusters on the crowns of seedlings and on the leaves of older plants. In five to ten days, the caterpillars hatch and feed for several weeks. As they pupate, they emerge as adults 10 days later. More than three generations are commonly produced every season while you’re taking care of worms from your garden plants. One generation may also lay six eggs in a single season if they are not able to escape. It is thought that armyworms will overwinter as eggs and pupae below the soil in places with milder winters. In warm climates, they may remain active all year round.

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Best Treatment For Whitefly On Tomatoes: Procedures & Products

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Insects similar to aphids and mealybugs are whiteflies, which have soft bodies and winged wings. Although they possess wings, whiteflies are not true flies, though they do have wings and can fly. Whiteflies are usually found in clusters on the undersides of leaves and can be as small as one/12 of an inch in size. They are active during the day and will scatter when disturbed, therefore they can be more visible than some nocturnal insects.

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Common Insects and Aphids On Peppers Plants In Greenhouse

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Aphids, broad mites, greenhouse whiteflies, greenhouse whiteflies, two-spotted spider mites, and western flower thrips are common pests within greenhouse-where sweet bell pepper plants (Capsicum annum)are grown. Insect and mite pests cause direct damage by consuming flowers and leaves aboveground, causing indirect damage by propagating diseases (e.g. viruses). Both types of damage can restrict yields and … Read more

Natural Insecticide For Aphids: Recipes, Preparation & Application

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Aphids are part of the most challenging tasks for gardeners to deal with predatory insects and other pests. It’s even harder when they are difficult to spot. The most prevalent garden pest, spider mites, (Tetranychus urticae), are as small as a pinhead, so they are hard to identify. These tick-like insects are instead classified as insects due to their eight legs. Many types of spider mites are found, usually in colors of red, green, yellow, or brown, with the most common two-spotted spider mite and red spider mite.

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Chemical Control Of Aphids In Greenhouse That Disallows Resistance

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Due to their high reproduction capacity and resistance to numerous insecticides, aphids can be problematic pests in greenhouses.  As sucking insects, aphids damage greenhouse crops by causing curves and distortion of young, succulent stems. They may reduce the aesthetic quality and subsequent saleability of greenhouse crops in the presence of their shed skins and honeydew.  Unfortunately, aphids are often detected during flowering when it is most difficult to control them effectively.

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Integrated Farming System Simplified With Relatable Illustrations

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An integrated farming system (IFS) is a multi-farming system that combines the use of high-quality organic food and renewable energy. Its main objective is to reduce pollution and increase income by integrating many different farming practices. For example, we can discuss the use of animals to plow fields. Pigs are able to dig up the soil and animal manure (like cow waste) can be used to fertilize crops and increase the harvest.

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