Bacterial wilt is a serious threat in production and clouds the prospect of an abundant crop. However, you can effectively avert this disease by proactively incorporating a tasteful fusion of biological management techniques, cultural customs, and sparing application of chemical therapies. Squash farmers...
Downy mildew and yellows can also afflict cabbage plants. To avoid fungal diseases plant disease-resistant varieties or seeds that have been hot water treated. Plant in well-drained soil. Water with compost tea. Remove and destroy diseased plants immediately. ...
The upside is that many of these pest problems can be treated. Tiny white or yellow spots can mean spider mites, which will steal chlorophyll from your plants. Spider mite infestation Credit: Catherine Eckert/Shutterstock Aphids, a common pest problem that you can actually solve, look like ...
Bacterial wilt can not be cured; plants wilt and a brown slime will ooze from the stem. Remove and place plants in the trash. Southern blight is a fungal disease that spreads in hot, moist weather. Leaves turn pale and fall off and mold may appear around the base of the plants; remove...
But many common diseases can be treated, and successfully eradicated. Of course, the best treatment option is disease prevention. So, continue reading to help diagnose the disease impacting your hydrangea and find ways to treat and prevent them! Bacterial Diseases Bacterial diseases in hydrangeas ...
You might be paying too much attention to your tree or not enough. Too much and too little water can cause problems. Nutrients can be washed from the soil if you water too much, for example. Also, pests or diseases like to attack weak trees. Other possible causes include fungal diseases...
Lima beans are susceptible to a variety of insects, most notably beetles. They can be effectively treated with Sevin or a variety of other insecticides. Bunnies love beans! Rabbits eat the tender new leaves. If there are rabbits in your area, a rabbit fence is not a nicety, it is a nec...
Bacterial and fungal spots, powdery mildew and bacterial wilt can all be troublesome for zinnias. Keeping the foliage dry and providing good air circulation will go a long way toward prevention. Zinnias can also be host to caterpillars, mealybugs and spider mites. It’s best to remove caterp...
Herbicides can also be present in straw. Don't use herbicides around your plants, and try to protect them from drift from spraying. Remove any straw you suspect may have been treated or exposed to herbicides. Leaves Yellowing at the Stem End If your tomato leaves develop yellow patches ...
Fungicides containing copper or sulfur can be used to prevent it from spreading. By keeping your equipment clean and avoiding splashing water on the leaves of the plant, you can help to avoid this problem. Fusarium wilt is an infection caused by a fungus that attacks the vascular tissues of ...