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Sound Horticulture Bug Blog

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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clean, disinfectants, Horticulture, IPM, pests, Physan 20, prevention, sanitation

Clean and Green is the Dream

Oct 24, 2024

Written by Elaine Sawyer

Imagine a sparkling clean greenhouse with green, healthy plants growing up on benches and everything in its place. There are no dark corners with algae and weeds, no piles of spilled soil on the floor. Organic waste bins are emptied on a regular basis, and plants with heavy infestations of pests or disease are nowhere to be seen. The benches and tools have recently been sterilized, and crops are well-spaced, with room to grow and good air flow. This perfect horticultural dream could be a reality by taking a few steps towards prevention. Continue reading

Written by Elaine Sawyer

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agriculture, beneficial insects, biocontrol, black vine weevil, pest control, pest management, pests

Black Vine Weevil

Mar 12, 2024

Written by Elaine Sawyer

Are you growing wine grapes, hops, Camellia or rhododendron and notice now, or last season, notching on leaf margins? Feeding damage of buds and flowers? It could be the insect pest, Black Vine Weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) which is spread across the United States and feeds on over 200 plant species. Other susceptible plants include yew, hemlock, begonia, cyclamen, fuchsia, impatiens, primrose, epimedium, bergenia and sedum. Continue reading