Pest Control & Disease Articles

• Green Shoots Vs. Weed Killers

  Invasive weeds -- plants, vines and trees -- can quickly take over your garden, robbing…

  Last Updated: Dec 30, 2011 | Views: 252

• Ambush and Butacide for Potato Beetle Control

  One of the most dangerous pests of potatoes is the Colorado potato beetle. The beetles…

  Last Updated: Sep 1, 2011 | Views: 847

• Weed & Stump Killers

  Every plant has the potential to be labeled as a weed. The definition of weed…

  Last Updated: Jun 15, 2011 | Views: 1765

• Sulfonylurea Herbicides

  Sulfonylurea herbicides kill a broad range of weedy grasses and broadleaf weeds. Barley, maize, rice,…

  Last Updated: May 2, 2011 | Views: 2203

• Ester Herbicides

  The active ingredient listed on the label of an herbicide may refer to an amine,…

  Last Updated: Apr 27, 2011 | Views: 1726

• Season-Long Grass & Weed Killer

  Season-long grass and weed killers kill weeds and prevent weed growth for a full season.…

  Last Updated: Mar 18, 2011 | Views: 2581

• San Diego Lawn Weed Identification

  Southern Californian gardeners have to be able to deal with a constant threat of weeds…

  Last Updated: Feb 15, 2011 | Views: 2060

• Grass & Weed Killer That Works in Cold Temperatures

  Though crabgrass and weed killers can simplify garden cleanup, many lose their effectiveness when used…

  Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 | Views: 3183

• Bug Buster Cedar Mulch

  Bug Buster is a brand name for cedar mulch used in landscape and garden environments…

  Last Updated: Feb 7, 2011 | Views: 3143

• What Is an Herbicide Split Application?

  Herbicides, or chemical weed-killers, always come with recommended rates of application, and it is forbidden…

  Last Updated: Feb 7, 2011 | Views: 1847

• Information About Spraying Fruit Trees in Western Oregon

  Fruit trees are a desirable addition to any home landscape, but many gardeners don't realize…

  Last Updated: Feb 3, 2011 | Views: 2622

• Ficus Tree and Cuban Beetles

  Ficus is the genus name for a variety of plants that grow naturally in many…

  Last Updated: Jan 28, 2011 | Views: 2670

• The History of Weed Control and Corn

  Corn is used in more than 500 ways. It is grown primarily as a food…

  Last Updated: Jan 24, 2011 | Views: 1783

• When to Use Lime and Grub Kill After Grass Seeds Are Planted?

  Apply lime at least two weeks, or up to a year, before planting grass seeds.…

  Last Updated: Jan 17, 2011 | Views: 1808

• Herbicide Analysis

  In the U.S., herbicides and pesticides must be analyzed by the Environmental Protection Agency to…

  Last Updated: Jan 16, 2011 | Views: 1418

• Bleach Root With Rot in Hydroponics

  The fungal disease root rot is a constant plague for hydroponic plants. This fungi will…

  Last Updated: Jan 15, 2011 | Views: 2879

• Herbicide Poisoning

  Homeowners and landscaping professionals commonly use herbicides to control weeds and clear land for new…

  Last Updated: Jan 15, 2011 | Views: 1104

• Fungus in My Zeon Zoysia

  Zoysia grasses are warm season grasses with a low tolerance to cold weather. They are…

  Last Updated: Jan 15, 2011 | Views: 3405

• Phenylurea Herbicides

  Phenylurea herbicides are used to kill broadleaf weeds, such as chickweed, clover and goldenrod. They…

  Last Updated: Jan 13, 2011 | Views: 1676

• Large Garden Herbicide Preparation

  Herbicides eliminate unwanted weeds in the garden. Weeds compete for available resources such as soil…

  Last Updated: Jan 12, 2011 | Views: 1758