Cahri's Bugs Online

Whiteflies

Cahri — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:19:54 +0000

Whiteflies can be devestating in gardens and greenhouses. They are tiny flies that look like tiny white moths if you used a magnifying glass to view them. Whiteflies-Pest Diagnostic Clinic (left), Whiteflies-Clemson University (right) Description: There are several different species including greenhouse whiteflies, silverleaf whiteflies and sweetpotato whiteflies. They occur worldwide and move onto other crops [...]

Birds in my Garden

Cahri — Wed, 31 May 2006 18:08:01 +0000

Dove Eggs and Babies (May 2006) Mockingbird & Babies (May 2006) The Nest The Babies Eyes Open Baby Robin (L), Baby Bluejay (R)

Silverfish

Cahri — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:23:22 +0000

Silverfish are household pests, silvery to grey in colour and approximately 1 1/2 - 2 cm long. They are wingless and look a little ‘fishlike’ having scales like fish and a tapered body at both ends. Adult Silverfish (L)-Do-it-yourself Pest Control, Adult Silverfish (R)-Integrated Pest Management of Alaska Description They are very quick when surprised, such as [...]

Dormant Oil Spray

Cahri — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:53:12 +0000

Dormant oil spray is a non-toxic material that can be sprayed on trees and shrubs in the fall after leaf drop or in the spring before leaves or blossoms appear. It smothers overwintering bug eggs before they have a chance to hatch. If you have plants under trees or shrubs you plan to spray, then [...]

Blossom End Rot

Cahri — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:39:20 +0000

Blossom end rot on fruits such as tomatoes occurs because the plant is deficient in calcium. It also attacks peppers, watermelon, squash, eggplant and sometimes cucumbers. Blossom End Rot (left)-University of Kentucky, Blossom End Rot on watermelon-Tom Isakeit It starts out as a small watery looking spot that turns brown and begins widening as the fruit [...]

Squash Vine Borers

Cahri — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:00:41 +0000

Squash vine borer larvae are white with brown heads and about 2.5 cm long. Squash vine borer larva (left)-Alabama Farmers Cooperative Inc, Larvae (right)-Kansas State University Description The adult is clear-winged moth resembling a wasp. They are orange and black and have black stripes on their bodies. Moth (left)-Kansas State University, Moth (right)-Ohio State University Habitat & Lifecycle These [...]

Leaf Rollers

Cahri — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 23:45:39 +0000

Leaf rollers are green worms that roll themselves in the tips of leaves on trees and vegetables. There are so many different species to mention however they all roll the leaves up and spin a very fine web around this cocoon. Red-banded leaf roller (left)-Iowa State University, Fruit tree leaf roller (right)-University of Californis Description Tree leaf rollers are [...]

European Marsh Crane Fly

Cahri — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 22:31:52 +0000

Crane flies are large (2.5cm), brown flying critters resembling very large mosquitoes. They are also called leatherjackets. Crane fly adults-Natural Resources of Canada Description You’ve seen them fly around at night in swarms in the spring. The larvae are light brown or grey caterpillars that cause major damage. Adults do not feed. Eggs are very tiny and [...]

Botrytis

Cahri — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:56:34 +0000

Botrytis is a fungus disease and is also known as gray mold. It is found where temperatures are cool, rainy in spring and a very mild summer. Botrytis (left)-University of California, Botrytis on strawberry (right)-Cornell University It attacks most ornamentals, perennials, annuals, a host of vegetables and fruits. Two other types are specific to tulips (also [...]

Black Spot

Cahri — Wed, 03 Aug 2005 21:54:57 +0000

Black spot is a fungus that attacks mostly roses and it survives in rose leaf litter and also overwinters in it. This condition can be deadly. It starts off with small black to purple spots that spread rapidly. Black spot can cause defoliation in no time if left uncontrolled. Black spot occurs in areas of [...]