Fungicides a Part of a Disease Control Program
Fungicides should be only one part of a disease control program. A relatively small proportion of all the diseases plaguing the landscape/gardener can at present be controlled by fungicides. Other practices such as proper seedbed preparation,... Read More...
Fungicides A Primer for the Home Gardener
“Fungicide” is a mysterious word to many home gardeners. Insecticides kill insects and herbicides keep weeds in check… but what does a fungicide do? In a broad sense a fungicide is any chemical which protects plants against attack by... Read More...
Spraying Equipment for the Homeowner
Spraying for liquid application and dusting (old school) for dry application are two common methods of applying insecticides and fungicides. The majority of pest control products are available in sprayable form. Which to use is largely a matter of personal... Read More...
Difference in Insecticides and Fungicides
Common garden insects such as cabbage worms and other caterpillars, aphids (plant lice) and so forth, can cause considerable damage unless timely and efficient control measures are employed. Similarly, plant diseases such as black spot, the bane of... Read More...
Lawn Care Treatments - Does Rain Effect Them?
Since we were in the middle or a tropical storm here in Florida the question must be asked - What about the lawn? Lawn care treatments are usually performed using granular products. This granular treatment many times is done with a fertilizer... Read More...
