managing common pests and other gardening problems

Delivery Methods and Dosing:Making the most of your medicine

Managing Pests

Host: Becky DeKeuster M.Ed, Director of Education

And Other CommonGardening Problems

With Guest Expert:Jason Paquette, Integrated Pest Management Specialist

Producer: Ben Gelassen, Marketing Associate

Meet the ExpertJason “JP” PaquetteIPM Specialist

When are problems likely to show up in the garden?

Germinate seeds or

take clones SeedlingsVegetative

stageFlowering

stageHarvest &

drying Curing

Integrated Pest ManagementWhat is it?

Why is it important?

It sounds expensive.

An approach to pest control that is:

Ecosystem-based

Focused on long term prevention

Combination of techniques – bio-control, habitat manipulation, modified practices

Pesticides (within Maine law) are a LAST resort

Focused on minimizing risk to human and non-human cohabitants, beneficial organisms, and the environment

Common Pests: Gnats & White Flies

Gnat

White flies

Fungus gnats on sticky trap

Common Pests: Spider Mites

Spider mites

Spider mite web

Early spider mite damage

Common Pests: Thrips & Aphids

Thrips and thrip damage (left)

Aphids

Parasitic wasp and aphid (www.howtogrowmarijuana.com)

Basil for companion planting

Mildews & Molds

White powdery mildew

Botrytis/grey mold

Nutrient Deficiencies & Other Problems

Prevention & Mitigation

Delivery Methods and Dosing:Making the most of your medicine

Thank you for your time and attention!

What are your remaining questions & concerns?

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