#nopesticides — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #nopesticides, aggregated by home.social.
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How to identify #AsianLadyBeetles
"Adult beetles
The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to other lady beetles but is generally larger, about 1/3-inch long.
It can be seen in a range of colors, ranging from orange to yellow to red or even (rarely) black.
This beetle typically has 19 black spots, which can vary in appearance from well-defined to barely discernible traces on its wing covers.
These lady beetles may also have fewer than 19 spots, and some may have no spots at all.
Look for the distinct black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles correctly.
The 'M' can appear thick, thin, or even broken.Larvae
The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae.
Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes and rows of small spines on their bodies."
Learn more:
https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #ElmZigZagSawfly #NaturalPredators
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How to identify #AsianLadyBeetles
"Adult beetles
The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to other lady beetles but is generally larger, about 1/3-inch long.
It can be seen in a range of colors, ranging from orange to yellow to red or even (rarely) black.
This beetle typically has 19 black spots, which can vary in appearance from well-defined to barely discernible traces on its wing covers.
These lady beetles may also have fewer than 19 spots, and some may have no spots at all.
Look for the distinct black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles correctly.
The 'M' can appear thick, thin, or even broken.Larvae
The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae.
Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes and rows of small spines on their bodies."
Learn more:
https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #ElmZigZagSawfly #NaturalPredators
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How to identify #AsianLadyBeetles
"Adult beetles
The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to other lady beetles but is generally larger, about 1/3-inch long.
It can be seen in a range of colors, ranging from orange to yellow to red or even (rarely) black.
This beetle typically has 19 black spots, which can vary in appearance from well-defined to barely discernible traces on its wing covers.
These lady beetles may also have fewer than 19 spots, and some may have no spots at all.
Look for the distinct black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles correctly.
The 'M' can appear thick, thin, or even broken.Larvae
The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae.
Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes and rows of small spines on their bodies."
Learn more:
https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #ElmZigZagSawfly #NaturalPredators
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How to identify #AsianLadyBeetles
"Adult beetles
The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to other lady beetles but is generally larger, about 1/3-inch long.
It can be seen in a range of colors, ranging from orange to yellow to red or even (rarely) black.
This beetle typically has 19 black spots, which can vary in appearance from well-defined to barely discernible traces on its wing covers.
These lady beetles may also have fewer than 19 spots, and some may have no spots at all.
Look for the distinct black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles correctly.
The 'M' can appear thick, thin, or even broken.Larvae
The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae.
Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes and rows of small spines on their bodies."
Learn more:
https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #ElmZigZagSawfly #NaturalPredators
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How to identify #AsianLadyBeetles
"Adult beetles
The multicolored Asian lady beetle looks very similar to other lady beetles but is generally larger, about 1/3-inch long.
It can be seen in a range of colors, ranging from orange to yellow to red or even (rarely) black.
This beetle typically has 19 black spots, which can vary in appearance from well-defined to barely discernible traces on its wing covers.
These lady beetles may also have fewer than 19 spots, and some may have no spots at all.
Look for the distinct black 'M'-shaped marking behind its head to identify the multicolored Asian lady beetles correctly.
The 'M' can appear thick, thin, or even broken.Larvae
The immature larvae are alligator-like and appear similar to other lady beetle larvae.
Larvae are blue to black with two orange stripes and rows of small spines on their bodies."
Learn more:
https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #ElmZigZagSawfly #NaturalPredators
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[Thread] So, here's a problem that may already have a solution...! Apparently, #ElmZigZagSawfly, an invasive species, is spreading in the #Northeastern US and can defoliate #ElmTrees (which have been making a comeback from #DutchElmDisease), and has adapted to switch tree species. However, #AsianLadyBeetles, another invasive species and the natural predator of #LanternFlies (and aphids and other pests), is also spreading! I know we always have some Lady Beetles inside our house, and instead of killing them, my plan is to catch and release them outside... So they can hopefully do their thing! (And yes, we have quite a few Elm trees, descendant of a survivor tree that fell down recently, in our tree stand).
Elm Zig Zag Sawfly
"The first confirmed detection of the elm zigzag sawfly in North America occurred in August 2020 in Québec, Canada (Martel et al. 2021; https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/first-confirmed-sighting-of-a-new-invasive-in-north-america-elm-zigzag-sawfly/). Canadian authorities were unable to determine the introductory pathway or amount of time the insect had been present [Invasive Species Centre].
The Canadian population was not the only outbreak on the continent, however. Earlier the same year, the tell-tale feeding pattern – zigzags on the tree’s leaves — was observed in Frederick County, Virginia (northwestern corner of the state). Since no specimens were recovered, identification was not confirmed. A year later, specimens collected from the same confirmed the presence of EZS [David Gianino, State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO) of Virginia, pers. comm.]. Additional surveys that summer led to detections in eight additional Virginia counties [K. Oten blog].
Also in the summer of 2021, symptoms were observed in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Again, however, the absence of a specimen prevented formal identification [K. Oten blog]. In 2022, official detections were made in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York [NCSU extension]. The New York infestation might have spread naturally across the St. Lawrence River from the Canadian population [https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/10/03/new-pest-affecting-elm-trees-st-lawrence-county/].
In 2023, outbreaks were detected in Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts [NCSU extension map]. In 2024, Wisconsin found EZS in several counties [University of Wisconsin extension]. Neither the Canadian Food Inspection Agency nor the [Canadian] Invasive Species Centre reports on EZS’ more recent status in Canada."
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"Since most trees can recover from sporadic or minor defoliation events, the state extension programs say control efforts are often not warranted. Furthermore, since EZS is a new pest species, little is known about effective management. Results of experimental treatments using various pesticides or biopesticides are reported from Hungary (Blank et al. 2010), Romania (Fătu et al. 2020), and Virginia [NCSU extension]. The University of Wisconsin and University of Massachusetts extension service mention several predators present in Europe. The University of Massachusetts extension service notes that the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, which preys on EZS in Serbia, is also present in Massachusetts (actually, it is widespread in the United States); its impact on elm zigzag sawfly in Massachusetts is uncertain."
Learn more:
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/elm-zig-zag-sawfly/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #DontTransportFirewood #CheckYourVehicles #SaveTheTrees -
[Thread] So, here's a problem that may already have a solution...! Apparently, #ElmZigZagSawfly, an invasive species, is spreading in the #Northeastern US and can defoliate #ElmTrees (which have been making a comeback from #DutchElmDisease), and has adapted to switch tree species. However, #AsianLadyBeetles, another invasive species and the natural predator of #LanternFlies (and aphids and other pests), is also spreading! I know we always have some Lady Beetles inside our house, and instead of killing them, my plan is to catch and release them outside... So they can hopefully do their thing! (And yes, we have quite a few Elm trees, descendant of a survivor tree that fell down recently, in our tree stand).
Elm Zig Zag Sawfly
"The first confirmed detection of the elm zigzag sawfly in North America occurred in August 2020 in Québec, Canada (Martel et al. 2021; https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/first-confirmed-sighting-of-a-new-invasive-in-north-america-elm-zigzag-sawfly/). Canadian authorities were unable to determine the introductory pathway or amount of time the insect had been present [Invasive Species Centre].
The Canadian population was not the only outbreak on the continent, however. Earlier the same year, the tell-tale feeding pattern – zigzags on the tree’s leaves — was observed in Frederick County, Virginia (northwestern corner of the state). Since no specimens were recovered, identification was not confirmed. A year later, specimens collected from the same confirmed the presence of EZS [David Gianino, State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO) of Virginia, pers. comm.]. Additional surveys that summer led to detections in eight additional Virginia counties [K. Oten blog].
Also in the summer of 2021, symptoms were observed in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Again, however, the absence of a specimen prevented formal identification [K. Oten blog]. In 2022, official detections were made in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York [NCSU extension]. The New York infestation might have spread naturally across the St. Lawrence River from the Canadian population [https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/10/03/new-pest-affecting-elm-trees-st-lawrence-county/].
In 2023, outbreaks were detected in Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts [NCSU extension map]. In 2024, Wisconsin found EZS in several counties [University of Wisconsin extension]. Neither the Canadian Food Inspection Agency nor the [Canadian] Invasive Species Centre reports on EZS’ more recent status in Canada."
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"Since most trees can recover from sporadic or minor defoliation events, the state extension programs say control efforts are often not warranted. Furthermore, since EZS is a new pest species, little is known about effective management. Results of experimental treatments using various pesticides or biopesticides are reported from Hungary (Blank et al. 2010), Romania (Fătu et al. 2020), and Virginia [NCSU extension]. The University of Wisconsin and University of Massachusetts extension service mention several predators present in Europe. The University of Massachusetts extension service notes that the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, which preys on EZS in Serbia, is also present in Massachusetts (actually, it is widespread in the United States); its impact on elm zigzag sawfly in Massachusetts is uncertain."
Learn more:
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/elm-zig-zag-sawfly/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #DontTransportFirewood #CheckYourVehicles #SaveTheTrees -
[Thread] So, here's a problem that may already have a solution...! Apparently, #ElmZigZagSawfly, an invasive species, is spreading in the #Northeastern US and can defoliate #ElmTrees (which have been making a comeback from #DutchElmDisease), and has adapted to switch tree species. However, #AsianLadyBeetles, another invasive species and the natural predator of #LanternFlies (and aphids and other pests), is also spreading! I know we always have some Lady Beetles inside our house, and instead of killing them, my plan is to catch and release them outside... So they can hopefully do their thing! (And yes, we have quite a few Elm trees, descendant of a survivor tree that fell down recently, in our tree stand).
Elm Zig Zag Sawfly
"The first confirmed detection of the elm zigzag sawfly in North America occurred in August 2020 in Québec, Canada (Martel et al. 2021; https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/first-confirmed-sighting-of-a-new-invasive-in-north-america-elm-zigzag-sawfly/). Canadian authorities were unable to determine the introductory pathway or amount of time the insect had been present [Invasive Species Centre].
The Canadian population was not the only outbreak on the continent, however. Earlier the same year, the tell-tale feeding pattern – zigzags on the tree’s leaves — was observed in Frederick County, Virginia (northwestern corner of the state). Since no specimens were recovered, identification was not confirmed. A year later, specimens collected from the same confirmed the presence of EZS [David Gianino, State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO) of Virginia, pers. comm.]. Additional surveys that summer led to detections in eight additional Virginia counties [K. Oten blog].
Also in the summer of 2021, symptoms were observed in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Again, however, the absence of a specimen prevented formal identification [K. Oten blog]. In 2022, official detections were made in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York [NCSU extension]. The New York infestation might have spread naturally across the St. Lawrence River from the Canadian population [https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/10/03/new-pest-affecting-elm-trees-st-lawrence-county/].
In 2023, outbreaks were detected in Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts [NCSU extension map]. In 2024, Wisconsin found EZS in several counties [University of Wisconsin extension]. Neither the Canadian Food Inspection Agency nor the [Canadian] Invasive Species Centre reports on EZS’ more recent status in Canada."
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"Since most trees can recover from sporadic or minor defoliation events, the state extension programs say control efforts are often not warranted. Furthermore, since EZS is a new pest species, little is known about effective management. Results of experimental treatments using various pesticides or biopesticides are reported from Hungary (Blank et al. 2010), Romania (Fătu et al. 2020), and Virginia [NCSU extension]. The University of Wisconsin and University of Massachusetts extension service mention several predators present in Europe. The University of Massachusetts extension service notes that the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, which preys on EZS in Serbia, is also present in Massachusetts (actually, it is widespread in the United States); its impact on elm zigzag sawfly in Massachusetts is uncertain."
Learn more:
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/elm-zig-zag-sawfly/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #DontTransportFirewood #CheckYourVehicles #SaveTheTrees -
[Thread] So, here's a problem that may already have a solution...! Apparently, #ElmZigZagSawfly, an invasive species, is spreading in the #Northeastern US and can defoliate #ElmTrees (which have been making a comeback from #DutchElmDisease), and has adapted to switch tree species. However, #AsianLadyBeetles, another invasive species and the natural predator of #LanternFlies (and aphids and other pests), is also spreading! I know we always have some Lady Beetles inside our house, and instead of killing them, my plan is to catch and release them outside... So they can hopefully do their thing! (And yes, we have quite a few Elm trees, descendant of a survivor tree that fell down recently, in our tree stand).
Elm Zig Zag Sawfly
"The first confirmed detection of the elm zigzag sawfly in North America occurred in August 2020 in Québec, Canada (Martel et al. 2021; https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/first-confirmed-sighting-of-a-new-invasive-in-north-america-elm-zigzag-sawfly/). Canadian authorities were unable to determine the introductory pathway or amount of time the insect had been present [Invasive Species Centre].
The Canadian population was not the only outbreak on the continent, however. Earlier the same year, the tell-tale feeding pattern – zigzags on the tree’s leaves — was observed in Frederick County, Virginia (northwestern corner of the state). Since no specimens were recovered, identification was not confirmed. A year later, specimens collected from the same confirmed the presence of EZS [David Gianino, State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO) of Virginia, pers. comm.]. Additional surveys that summer led to detections in eight additional Virginia counties [K. Oten blog].
Also in the summer of 2021, symptoms were observed in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Again, however, the absence of a specimen prevented formal identification [K. Oten blog]. In 2022, official detections were made in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York [NCSU extension]. The New York infestation might have spread naturally across the St. Lawrence River from the Canadian population [https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/10/03/new-pest-affecting-elm-trees-st-lawrence-county/].
In 2023, outbreaks were detected in Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts [NCSU extension map]. In 2024, Wisconsin found EZS in several counties [University of Wisconsin extension]. Neither the Canadian Food Inspection Agency nor the [Canadian] Invasive Species Centre reports on EZS’ more recent status in Canada."
[...]
"Since most trees can recover from sporadic or minor defoliation events, the state extension programs say control efforts are often not warranted. Furthermore, since EZS is a new pest species, little is known about effective management. Results of experimental treatments using various pesticides or biopesticides are reported from Hungary (Blank et al. 2010), Romania (Fătu et al. 2020), and Virginia [NCSU extension]. The University of Wisconsin and University of Massachusetts extension service mention several predators present in Europe. The University of Massachusetts extension service notes that the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, which preys on EZS in Serbia, is also present in Massachusetts (actually, it is widespread in the United States); its impact on elm zigzag sawfly in Massachusetts is uncertain."
Learn more:
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/elm-zig-zag-sawfly/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #DontTransportFirewood #CheckYourVehicles #SaveTheTrees -
[Thread] So, here's a problem that may already have a solution...! Apparently, #ElmZigZagSawfly, an invasive species, is spreading in the #Northeastern US and can defoliate #ElmTrees (which have been making a comeback from #DutchElmDisease), and has adapted to switch tree species. However, #AsianLadyBeetles, another invasive species and the natural predator of #LanternFlies (and aphids and other pests), is also spreading! I know we always have some Lady Beetles inside our house, and instead of killing them, my plan is to catch and release them outside... So they can hopefully do their thing! (And yes, we have quite a few Elm trees, descendant of a survivor tree that fell down recently, in our tree stand).
Elm Zig Zag Sawfly
"The first confirmed detection of the elm zigzag sawfly in North America occurred in August 2020 in Québec, Canada (Martel et al. 2021; https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/first-confirmed-sighting-of-a-new-invasive-in-north-america-elm-zigzag-sawfly/). Canadian authorities were unable to determine the introductory pathway or amount of time the insect had been present [Invasive Species Centre].
The Canadian population was not the only outbreak on the continent, however. Earlier the same year, the tell-tale feeding pattern – zigzags on the tree’s leaves — was observed in Frederick County, Virginia (northwestern corner of the state). Since no specimens were recovered, identification was not confirmed. A year later, specimens collected from the same confirmed the presence of EZS [David Gianino, State Plant Regulatory Official (SPRO) of Virginia, pers. comm.]. Additional surveys that summer led to detections in eight additional Virginia counties [K. Oten blog].
Also in the summer of 2021, symptoms were observed in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Again, however, the absence of a specimen prevented formal identification [K. Oten blog]. In 2022, official detections were made in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, and New York [NCSU extension]. The New York infestation might have spread naturally across the St. Lawrence River from the Canadian population [https://www.wwnytv.com/2022/10/03/new-pest-affecting-elm-trees-st-lawrence-county/].
In 2023, outbreaks were detected in Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts [NCSU extension map]. In 2024, Wisconsin found EZS in several counties [University of Wisconsin extension]. Neither the Canadian Food Inspection Agency nor the [Canadian] Invasive Species Centre reports on EZS’ more recent status in Canada."
[...]
"Since most trees can recover from sporadic or minor defoliation events, the state extension programs say control efforts are often not warranted. Furthermore, since EZS is a new pest species, little is known about effective management. Results of experimental treatments using various pesticides or biopesticides are reported from Hungary (Blank et al. 2010), Romania (Fătu et al. 2020), and Virginia [NCSU extension]. The University of Wisconsin and University of Massachusetts extension service mention several predators present in Europe. The University of Massachusetts extension service notes that the multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, which preys on EZS in Serbia, is also present in Massachusetts (actually, it is widespread in the United States); its impact on elm zigzag sawfly in Massachusetts is uncertain."
Learn more:
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/pest_pathogen/elm-zig-zag-sawfly/
#SolarPunkSunday #InvasiveSpecies #NaturalSolutions #Trees #NoPesticides #DontTransportFirewood #CheckYourVehicles #SaveTheTrees -
November 24th & our #GroundCherries are still producing #fruits 😍
#Solanaceae #EdibleGarden #HuskTomato #Annuals #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #HomegrownFood #EdiblePlants #EdibleGardening #FoodGardening #Saanich #Wsanec #NoPesticides #NoHerbicides #Gardeners #Zone8 #GrowItEatIt #AutumnFruits #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #Green #November
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For the past few evenings I've noticed a ridiculous amount of fireflies in my neighbour's garden and mine. I can't express how happy that's making me 😀
I haven't seen so many since I was a kid, camping on the hills and mountains.
AWESOME!!!!
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With the warmer weather, the wee folk will be back in the gardens. Remember not to use pesticides or weed killers, which will lead to the extinction of our small friends. (These houses are from Ripple Pottery in Rumney, NY, near where we vacation each summer.) #Gardens #Gardening #NativePlants #Pottery #NoPesticides
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The productive lie of GM wheat HB4
Bioceres advertises HB4 wheat as "tolerant" to drought, with a more efficient speech based on a gene. The data disseminated, both by the company and by the State, show the opposite: non-GM wheats are more productive. An analysis from agronomic science gives an account of the risk of believing in entrepreneurial technoscience and magical discourses.
In Sphttps://agenciatierraviva.com.ar/la-mentira-productiva-del-trigo-transgenico-hb4/
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I just picked off a big juicy one from one of my tomato plants, then moved it to the driveway, where a sparrow swooped down and made off with it for dinner!
Don’t Kill That Tomato #Hornworm!!
Posted on July 5, 2020 by thegardendiaries
https://thegardendiaries.blog/2020/07/05/dont-kill-that-tomato-hormworm/
#Gardening #GardeningForPollinators #NoPesticides #NaturalPestControl
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Brazil: "Ministry of Agriculture's refusal to adopt pesticide reduction outrages popular movements
National Plan for Agroecology and Organic Production barred; entities demand the government to prioritize agroecology" WTF Lula!
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This patch of #clover in my front yard used to be plain old grass (POG). I have another significant area that is newly developing mini clover, and a third new area with wild strawberry. Eventually, all of the damn grass will be gone. Do clover flowers qualify for #BloomScrolling ? I think so.
#NoGrass #NoPesticides and especially #NoDamnLeafBlowers -
This mornings #gardening activity included sowing seeds in both the annuals flower bed and the herbs flower bed. Transplanted a few plants into each, so now just tending tomatoes, peppers, and zinnias while waiting for warm nights. Two things amazed me today: the length of the dandelion tap root, and the hilarious shapes of the calendula seeds. #gyo #GrowFoodFromSeeds #NoPesticides #NatureIsAmazing.
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Tip: what to do with old/dead yeast
Slug death trap. This tip comes from a limacologist. Slugs are more attracted to bread dough than any other scent. They are also attracted to beer and will die in the alcohol. I use this in my sunroom to protect growing fruit and seedlings.
Sorry for non-glorious pic.
#gardening #jardin #cooking #bread #baking #NoPesticides #pesticides #gardeningTips #slugs #organic #GrowYourOwn #ClimateChangeGardening #plants #yeast
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Guatemala: European companies buy palm oil from a company engaged in violence against Maya Q’eqchi’ communities
👉 https://avispa.org/?p=113491
#crudepalmoil #kernelpalmoil #palmoil #africanpalm #oil #picoftheday #guatemala #indigenous #indigenouspeople #africanpalm #nopesticides -
Cabbage: tempting juicy target for pests, still growing strong despite few attempts at biting into its leaves. The pests were likely mitigated by their predators while I was napping 🙃
To have a standing army, you gotta feed 'em even when it isn't war time - I let much of my plants bolt and leave them in place for insects and birds. Let volunteer plants grow, or move them to appropriate locations. It isn't "neat" but it's autonomous security.
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Our old peach tree looks scraggly but looks can be deceiving. It's a heavy fruit producer. Picked more yummy peaches!
#peaches #FruitTree #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #SuburbanFoodForest #permaculture #GrowItEatIt #zone8 #GrowYourOwnFood #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #FoodGarden #GMOfree #NoPesticides #EatWhatYouGrow
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Our old peach tree looks scraggly but looks can be deceiving. It's a heavy fruit producer. Picked more yummy peaches!
#peaches #FruitTree #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #SuburbanFoodForest #permaculture #GrowItEatIt #zone8 #GrowYourOwnFood #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #FoodGarden #GMOfree #NoPesticides #EatWhatYouGrow
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Our old peach tree looks scraggly but looks can be deceiving. It's a heavy fruit producer. Picked more yummy peaches!
#peaches #FruitTree #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #SuburbanFoodForest #permaculture #GrowItEatIt #zone8 #GrowYourOwnFood #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #FoodGarden #GMOfree #NoPesticides #EatWhatYouGrow
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Our old peach tree looks scraggly but looks can be deceiving. It's a heavy fruit producer. Picked more yummy peaches!
#peaches #FruitTree #Wsanec #Saanich #VictoriaBC #yyj #GrowFood #FoodSecurity #SuburbanFoodForest #permaculture #GrowItEatIt #zone8 #GrowYourOwnFood #vanisle #VancouverIsland #PNW #PacificNorthwest #FoodGarden #GMOfree #NoPesticides #EatWhatYouGrow
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So, since we had a really dry summer last year, I'm collecting water in rain barrels to water the garden and conserve our well-water. However, as I discovered recently, rain barrels can be places where mosquitoes can breed. So I put a thin layer of old olive oil (leftover from soap making) on top. I checked on both rain barrels today -- no #mosquitoes!
"Rain Barrels and Mosquito Pests
While using a rain barrel in the garden is great for water conservation among its other benefits, mosquitoes are a constant threat, as they carry life-threatening diseases. Learning how to control mosquitoes in a rain barrel is just as important to controlling them anywhere else, especially since the pests take advantage of standing water to help carry out their life cycle. Here are some things you can do to minimize their presence:
- Dish soap– Liquid dish soap creates a slick film on the surface of the water. When mosquitoes attempt to land, they drown before they have time to lay eggs. Use natural soap and avoid products with perfume or degreasers, especially if you water your plants with rain water. One or two tablespoons of liquid soap per week is plenty for most rain barrels.
- Mosquito dunks– Also known as mosquito donuts, mosquito dunks are round cakes of Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis), a naturally occurring bacteria that provides mosquito control in rain barrels as it slowly dissolves. However, it is safe for beneficial insects. Be sure the product label indicates the dunks are formulated for ponds because other types, which kill caterpillars, aren’t effective in water. Replace the dunks as needed. Check them after a hard rain.
- Vegetable oil– Oil floats on the surface of the water. If mosquitoes attempt to land, they suffocate in the oil. Use about a quarter cup of oil per week. You can use any type of oil, including olive oil. Horticultural oil or dormant oil are also effective for preventing mosquitoes in rain barrels."
Read more at Gardening Know How: Mosquito Control In Rain Barrels: How To Control Mosquitoes In A Rain Barrel https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm
#NoPesticides #OliveOil #Organic #RainBarrels #Mosquito #MosquitoControl #NaturalPestControl
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-control-in-rain-barrels.htm
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Go ahead and give a like or a boost if you can tell just by his face that #blainehiggs is a cold-hearted corporate cut-throat, who has tossed #newbrunswick 'ers under the bus time and time again. #vote #noBillionairs #noPrivateHealthcare #noPrivatPrisons #noPesticides #noOil
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10 Great Plants That Repel Fleas and Ticks
February 27, 2023
"It might be a good idea to plant thyme in your garden if you need a plant that is easy to take care of. #Thyme plants do a good job of repelling #fleas and #ticks and they won’t take a lot of effort to care for when compared to some other options."
#Gardening #NoPesticideshttps://thepracticalplanter.com/plants-that-repel-fleas-and-ticks/