Mar 12, 2010

Pesticide Free Zone

We don't use pesticides at YellowTree Farm, we use bugs. These mantises were hatched recently in our greenhouse, and we keep dormant ladybugs on hand to assist when needed.

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2 comments:

  1. sarahMarch 21, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    I had a handful of mantises living on my patio for two summers in a row. I was bummed when they didn't reappear last year. Where do you get yours?

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  2. BetoMarch 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Hi, I saw your article on RFT, excellent stuff.
    I was wondering about your biological controls. What kind of lady bugs are you using?
    Some species are quite invasive http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonia_axyridis
    others are rare natives
    http://www.physorg.com/news171307054.html
    I'm phd student studying invasive honeysuckle in St Louis.
    Feel free to contact me hpdutra AT yahoo DOT com

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