“. Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest woodpecker species in North America and usually occur in pairs. They can also forage with other small birds and often visit feeders. This species takes advantage of its size to peck into the stems of weeds and other plants too small for larger woodpeckers...
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Mortensen K (1997) Biological control of weeds using microorganisms. In: Boland GJ, Kuykendall LD (eds) Plant–microbe interactions and biological control. Marcel Dekker, New York, pp 223–248 Google Scholar Mostert L, Crous PW, Petrini O (2000) Endophytic fungi associated with shoots and le...
Prevention and Control: Keep weeds to an absolute minimum, especially around desirable plants. On edibles, wash off infected area of plant. Lady bugs and lacewings will feed on aphids in the garden. There are various products - organic and inorganic - that can be used to control aphids. See...