The three rust diseases of apples are the following: Apple Cedar Rust (Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae) Hawthorn Rust (Gymnosporangium Globosum) and Quince Rust (Gymnosporangium Germinate) And they are caused by three fungi that
Sooner or later, every indoor gardener finds that his collection of houseplants has an exuberant crop of insect pests, seemingly moving in overnight. Of course, the insects don’t just appear—they
A new regime in pest control nears reality as portable mist blowers appear on the market. The chief merits of these blowers, in comparison with old-style spray and dust outfits,
The word mildew means many things to many people. To the housewife, it may be any discoloration or growth caused by fungi on the vegetable matter or any other substance,
The alert observer of the out-of-doors soon learns to expect the unexpected, but it. At first glance, it is difficult to believe that “pine cones” are growing on pussy willow
Now that the leaves have fallen, examine bare stems of lilacs for oyster-shell-shaped scale infests several kinds of shrubs and trees and is especially fond of lilacs, Lombardy poplar, and
What is a DIY Bordeaux fungicide? For starters, there are three kinds of fungicide out there. Chemical fungicides are fast-acting but can harm beneficial plants and insects, with the risk
Among the many different kinds of organisms known to cause plant diseases, nematodes or eelworms are the least known to gardeners. They are, nevertheless, important disease-producers, and are frequently the
There are all sorts, shapes, sizes, and prices of sprayers and dust guns to select from, as you know. Some apply tile control materials dry as dust, others wet as
In the Pacific Northwest, where the rose has won international acclaim for its size, beauty, and case of culture, there are two major fungus diseases and four persistent pests (of