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pest control
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Using Fungi to Kill Weeds
Lana Harach Herbicides. Pesticides. These words have negative connotations, and often when the general public hears them, the…
New Pests in the Fraser Valley
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Two years ago, one of our contributors wrote about the possibility that the brown…
Pest Control in Medical Marijuana
By Cody Cruise Luckily, there are only a few important pests that medical marijuana growers face, but they’re…
Pest Profile: Voles
By Greg Welfing Pest Profile is a recurring feature in this magazine. Periodically we pick an agricultural pest…
Agriculture Safari into the Fraser Valley
Cate Pedersen, Editor, Modern Agriculture Magazine Much of my time is spent in the office working on the…
Fly Management on the Farm – Know your Enemy!
In order to effectively manage and control fly pests, it is important to understand the breeding habits and…
Pest Profile: Blueberry Gall Midge
The blueberry gall midge [(Dasineura oxycoccana (Johnson)] is a relatively misunderstood pest of highbush blueberries. The pest is…
Pest Control: Biological vs. Chemical
Resistance is inevitable! There are some considerations to take into account when choosing which pest control method(s) to…