Everyone can be a backyard farmer
- sprays of non-detergent insecticide soap;
- regular scouting for pests and hand picking them; and
- if pesticide is needed, protect the beneficial insects by using bio-pesticides (e.g. Dipel) and horticultural oils.
- If pest presence is high, natural method is not very effective. In this case call the Department of Agriculture
Published March 30, 2012
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