Nasturtium

Sunflowers

Buckwheat, great

cover crop

Clover

Microorganisms

• Bacillus thuringiensis

(B.t.)

– kurstaki…Caterpillars

– israelensis…Mosquito

Larvae

– san diego…Beetle

Larvae

-- aizawai (Bta)…Wax moth

larvae

Microorganisms

Spinosad: Controls caterpillars, leaf

miners, and thrips

Other microorganisms • Beauveria bassiana (fungi)

Kills aphids, thrips, and other insects,

especially those with soft bodies.

Infected Weevil Granulosis virus…CYD-X or Carpovirusine

(Host specific)

Codling moth control

Beneficial Nematodes

•Parasitic nematodes

–Attacks over 250

insects

–Controls root

weevil larvae

–European Crane

fly

–Cutworms

–Beetle grubs

Encourage Garden Helpers

Frogs & Toads

Birds

Turkey’s

Chicken Tractor

Bats

• Bats serve as important pollinators of many food plants.

• Bats are the only major predator of night-flying insects. – Bat prey includes flies,

moths, gnats, and mosquitoes as their major food source.

– A single Big brown bat can eat between 3,000 and 7,000 mosquitoes in a night.

Snakes

• Western

Rattlesnake:

• Gopher

snake:

All native reptiles are suffering from habitat loss • Many species

are protected and it is illegal to take them out of the wild for any

reason • It is illegal to collect them for pet trade

Oregon Red-spotted

Garter Snakes

Snakes eat insects,

besides rodents,

toads & lizards.

Organic Chemical Methods • Insecticidal soap

• Horticultural oils

• Botanical insecticides

• Molluscicides

Insecticidal Soaps

New growth on plants my be sensitive and

burn. Be careful spraying young seedlings!

Horticultural Oils Don’t apply over 90°F

or under 40°F. or during

high humidity(70% )

The oil covers the target insect or mite and plugs

the spiracles or pores through which it breathes.

Dormant Sprays

This oil is Heavier.

Apply when the

plant is dormant.

Temperatures should

be over 40°F.

+ or

Botanical Insecticides

Just because it’s botanical doesn’t mean it’s

less toxic!

Rotenone Organic Insecticide • Organic insecticide - dust or

spray.

• It is a potentially lethal toxin for aphids, cockroaches, houseflies, corn borers, Mexican bean beetles, and mosquitoes.

• Rotenone is a natural substance derived from several tropical and sub-tropical plants. Warning:

Even though this is

organic, it is quite toxic!

P y r e t h r u m

(Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium)

• Pyrethrum daisy produces

daisy-like flowers in red, pink,

lilac and white.

• Pure powder derived from

100% chrysanthemum

flowers.

• Mix with diatomaceous Earth

for an even more effective kill

ratio.

• This product is 100% organic.

Neem • Oil is pressed from seeds

of the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and has been used for centuries safely and effectively against more than 200 insect pests.

• It is non-toxic to humans, birds, mammals and beneficial insects.

• Good for existing infestations and for prevention, both on

contact and as a

systemic.

Eugenol: d-Limonene

Hot Pepper

Spray

Nicotine LD50 0.3-55mg/kg

Don’t use this stuff!

Homemade Brews

Distilled

Water Soap, Alcohol, Ammonia

Synthetic Chemical Pesticides

Carbaryl

Deltamethrin

Dimethoate

Imidacloprid

Orthene

Malathion

Endosulfan

(systemic) (systemic)

Cyfluthrin

Insect Problems You May

Encounter

Pantry Pests

Garden & Lawn

Pests

1

2

3

4

Pantry Pests

Don’t store pet food

with human food!

Indian Meal Moth

Larvae leave behind

Filthy webbing

Mediterranean

Flour Moth

Confused Flour Beetle

Saw-toothed Grain Beetle

Carpet Beetles

Beetles feed on fibers and grains

How to Handle Pantry Pests 1. Inspect all food sources in the cupboards. These foods

include anything made with grains, dried milk, dried

fruit, nuts, herbs and spices.

2. Discard infested foods and freeze any of the above items

in the vicinity for at least 72 hours to a week.

3. Vacuum out cupboard cracks then wipe the shelves

with soap and water. Place susceptible foods in air

tight containers before putting on the shelves. Traps

can be used to monitor any missed pests.

4. Store animal foods in an airtight containers

away from human food.

Common Garden Pests

Aphids

Prevent by…

Mosaic Virus

Homopterous Insects

Aphids

Don’t Over Fertilize

With Nitrogen

Get rid of weeds

That harbor aphids

Thistle Mustard Sp.

Aphids are a favorite food for

many beneficial predator insects!

Grow Plants

that Attract

Beneficials

Controlling Aphids After They Appear

1. Manually remove/Spray with a strong

stream of water

2. Spray with insecticidal soap

3. Spray with neem or pyrethrin

4. Spray with endosulfan or malathion

Controlling Scale Insects

1. Apply Horticultural Oil

2. Use Insecticidal Soap

3. Spray Acephate or drench

with imidacloprid

Azalea bark scale

Control Whitefly with:

1. Insecticidal Soap

2. Pyrethrin or

Neem

3. Endosulfan

4. Imidacloprid

Butterfly & Moth Order

Target: Larvae

Loopers

Leaf Rollers

Skeletonizers