Biological fungicide
Actinovate SP Biological Fungicide from Natural Industries contains a high concentration of a patented beneficial bacteria. When applied to the roots or the foliar of a plant, it controls or suppresses a wide range of diseases including Pythium, Phytophthora, Fusarium and Powdery Mildew. It’s 100 percent water soluble with a low, one-hour REI for foliar application.
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Insecticide
Malathion 57% is an emulsifiable insecticide concentrate containing 5 pounds of Malathion per gallon. Available from Do My Own Pest Control, it controls adult flies, spider mites, aphids and more.
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Insecticide
Natural Guard Insecticidal Soap from Do My Own Pest Control is a multi-purpose insect killer that can be used on a variety of plant matter, including house plants, flowers, trees and shrubs. It may also be used on fruits and vegetables up until they are ripe for harvest. This insecticide works on aphids, earwigs, grasshoppers, mealybugs, mites, lacebugs and adelgids and may be used for organic production.
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Raised beds
Manufactured from 36 mil, heavy-duty pond liner fabric, Growers Supply’s Commercial Raised Bed Kits are ideal for use inside high tunnels and greenhouses. The kits offer crops a controlled, contained environment, reducing weed and other pests while aiding in water conservation. They are 12 inches tall, and their width and length can be adjusted for more growing space if needed. These kits come with 2-foot ground posts that are U.S-made, 17-gauge, triple-galvanize steel. The beds can also be adjusted to any shape that fits a grower’s application.
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