Angular Leaf Spot
This bacterial disease occurs wherever cucurbits are grown, but is especially troublesome in humid areas. Cucumbers, muskmelons, and summer squash are most susceptible. Infection appears first as watersoaked lesions on the undersides of leaves. ... [... more]
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Anthracnose Fungus
This fungus occurs worldwide. In North America it is especially troublesome in the humid eastern part of the continent. Beans develop round, black, sunken spots on pods and stems. Veins on leaf undersides turn black. Cucumber and muskmelon leaves ... [... more]
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Aphids
Make your own soap spray by adding a few drops of liquid soap to a gallon of water. Soap-Shield, nicotine, pyrethrum, sabadilla, summer horticultural spray oil. Place aluminum foil on the ground under young plants. Sap is sucked from leaves ... [... more]
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Asparagus Beetle
Asparagus Beetle Information - Aspargus Beetles Pest Control Beetles chew on asparagus tips and foliage. Shake beetles into a can of soapy water. [... more]
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Keeping Armadillos Out Of Your Garden
In the South, you don't have to drive far to see an armadillo belly up on the side of the road. In fact, you might find them as far north as Missouri, as their range is expanding. These prehistoric-looking creatures are about the size of ... [... more]
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Bacterial Blight Information
Bacterial blight occurs over most of the United States. Several different strains can infect both snap and lima beans. Common blight (pictured) causes large, water-soaked, light green spots on leaves that later turn brown. Water-soaked spots ... [... more]
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Bacterial Spot Information
Use a 3- to 4-year crop rotation. Destroy volunteer tomato and pepper plants and infected fruits. Purchase only certified disease-free transplants. Keep plants well watered and fertilized. Leave plenty of space between plants and support vines to ... [... more]
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Bacterial Wilt Information
This disease occurs over most of the United States. It affects cucumbers and muskmelons and, less commonly, pumpkins and squash. Individual leaves wilt during the heat of the day, but recover overnight initially. As the disease progresses, part ... [... more]
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Information On Bears As Garden Nuisances
In bear country, these lumbering creatures can cause extensive damage to berry patches and gardens, and can be a threat to people if crossed. Although they are considered inhabitants of rural, mountainous, wilderness areas, bears are being seen ... [... more]
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Birds
Birds are both friend and foe to the gardener because they help control insect populations in the garden, but they can also damage your crops. I don't begrudge birds an occasional nibble, but if they seriously damage your garden or spoil your ... [... more]
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Black Rot Information
This bacterial disease affects all cabbage family crops. It is present throughout most of North America, but is more common in the East. Infected young seedlings turn yellow and die. Older plants develop yellow, wedge-shaped areas at leaf edges ... [... more]
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Blossom End Rot Information
Blossom End Rot (BER) is a physiological disorder of tomatoes, peppers, and cucurbits caused by a calcium imbalance within the plant. Fluctuations in soil moisture, excessively wet or dry soil, excessive nitrogen fertilizer, roots damaged by ... [... more]
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