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- Title
Pest Control in Waterlilies without Toxic Synthetic Chemicals.
- Authors
Leu, Andrea
- Abstract
The article discusses techniques that can be used to control pests and diseases in waterlilies without using synthetic pesticides. It cites the need to avoid complete cover sprays of such plants to allow the beneficial species to remain alive. It says the timing of the application of pesticides and fungicides should be in accordance with the breeding cycle of pests. Some examples of effective sprays are also tackled, including biological sprays.
- Subjects
CONTROL of agricultural pests &; diseases; CONTROL of plant parasites; WATER lilies -- Diseases &; pests; PLANT diseases; BIOPESTICIDES; SPRAYING &; dusting in agriculture; SEXUAL cycle; BIOLOGICAL pest control agents
- Publication
Water Garden Journal, 2008, Vol 23, Issue 1, p19
- ISSN
1069-5982
- Publication type
Article