Gardener's Supply Company

November 2011

Blister Beetle Control

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Identification: Blister beetles have elongated, narrow bodies and can be black, brown, striped, or metallic green in color. The larvae overwinter in the soil and emerge in spring to feed. Adults are active in midsummer. There are typically one or two generations each growing season, depending on your region. Blister beetles are found throughout North America. [...]

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Armyworm Control

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Identification: Young armyworms are pale green; older larvae are brownish with stripes along their bodies. Several species attack a variety of garden crops, including corn, beets, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, onions, and peas. Adults are gray-brown moths that migrate northward in the spring to lay eggs on host plants and in lawns. Damage: Armyworms feed at night on [...]

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Aphid Control

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Identification: These small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects cluster densely on tender new growth and the undersides of leaves to suck plant juices. Many species of aphids feed on home garden plants; these insects range in color from pale green, pink, or black to red or yellow. Size is typically 1/16″–1/4″. Adult aphids are generally wingless, but winged adults [...]

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Blooming Tea Set — A Great Gift!

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Looking for a unique gift for a gardener? The Blooming Tea Set might just well fit the bill! When you drop one of these tea balls into the clear glass teapot, an amazing transformation takes place as the ball opens and “blooms” into a beautiful flower. Let the flower steep for a few minutes and [...]

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