Tag Archives: grasshoppers

Summer Issues – Weather and Pests

Posted on June 2, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

Have you been fortunate enough to get some much needed rain this week? We did today, but not very much – our first rain in more than 3 weeks. Hopefully you’ve fared better than I. Prior to today’s brief shower, … Continue reading →

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Pest control suggestions for grasshoppers, scale, spider mites, and aphids.

Posted on May 2, 2014 by AskthePlantMaster

To begin with, I wish to apologize for the delays in posting new blogs. Since my last posting I have been extremely busy, especially with Master Gardener work, which has included bi-weekly talks at DeBary Hall, (call 386-668-3840 to learn … Continue reading →

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Current Florida Summer Gardening Problems

Posted on September 10, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

Due to the large amounts of rain we’ve been receiving lately, many of us (self included) are experiencing problems of standing water in our lawns.  If not corrected, this can cause rotting, disease, and death of our lawn grass.  But … Continue reading →

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Summertime Pests

Posted on July 26, 2012 by AskthePlantMaster

These continue to be a problem.  Lately I’ve been getting reports about powdery mildew on plant leaves, (treat with a good fungicide); the presence of large grasshoppers, (best control is crushing between 2 bricks!); and thrips on roses, (control will … Continue reading →

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Troubles with Plant Pests – Part Two

Posted on August 19, 2011 by AskthePlantMaster

This is a continuation of my first post about plant pests. Introduction – Did you know that there are over 1,000,00 insect species, 250,000 weeds, and 10,000 different plant diseases in the world, and because of Florida’s geographic location and … Continue reading →

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