Archived Shows
June 2006

06/03/06
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The grubs that are in lawns and gardens now are poised to become armored adults that will terrorize plants. Mike McGrath will explain how to stop those grubs before they get their wings; and how to deter any flying defoliators that escape your tender attentions. Plus: Common Sense Pest Control expert Bill Quarles joins us to discuss some great weapons in the war on fire ants, carpenter ants and just plain ants! Bill Quarles is the director of the Bio-Integral Resource Center in Berkeley, California.

06/10/06
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Do you want to avoid giving blood to summertime mosquitoes but don't want to douse yourself in chemicals like Deet? Mike McGrath will talk about two natural repellant products that have been shown to be very effective in scientific studies. He'll also suggest some aromatic garden plants that can be used to fend off the pests, and discuss new repellants based on catnip, Osage orange and even tomatoes.

06/17/06
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The horrific hornworm is the number one pest of tomato plants; this gigantic caterpillar can consume a Big Boy almost overnight! Mike McGrath will reveal how to stop the pest in its pupa, he'll suggest companion plants that can protect your tomatoes, and reveal the organic control that dispatches the beast without any risk to you or the environment. We'll also hear about some good news for gardeners happening in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

06/24/06
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Are you going on vacation? Prepare your plants, lawn, and garden so they don't suffer while you're away. Mike McGrath will explain what to do to cover watering needs, prevent weeds, and harvest your precious crops so nothing spoils during your time off. We'll also answer lots of gardening questions from around the country.