Pest Control - Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
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Pest Control - Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
2013 Gardening Catalog Series Pest Control The Organic Way Integrated Pest Management Aphids getting you down? Got the Powdery Mildew blues? Take courage! Achieving organic control of pests IS possible! It is well known within the sustainability movement that an integrated approach to pest control is the best way to go. Technically, the term is “Integrated Pest Management” (IPM), and it basically means applying several well-considered methods of control to address a pest problem. IPM requires conscientious observation, knowledge of pest life cycles, tolerance for minimal damage, and patience. Pest Control - An Integrated Approach Here are the tools and information you need to take that balanced approach to pest control. First Identify! Introduce Beneficial Insects as predators to help control your particular pest. Use Repellents and Traps that can keep those “critters” out of your garden. Lures, Traps and Barriers are great ways to hinder the damage of pesky and voracious insects! Finally, as the last resort, you can use Natural Insecticides combined with other controls for a long-term solution to your pest problem. NEW! Peaceful Valley now has Beekeeping supplies. Check out the beautiful Honey Beehive on page 50. Call Toll-Free Or Shop Online At 888-784-1722 www.GrowOrganic.com This is Issue 6 of 9 of our 2013 Gardening Catalog Series - collect them all for a complete line of our products! Since 1976 Since 1976 Since 1976 Since 1976 Since 1976 Grow Organic... For Life! Grow Organic... For Life! Grow Organic... For Life! Grow Organic... For Life! Grow Organic... For Life! Browse Trees Online e Browse Trees Online 185 Fruit & Nut Tree Varieties Available 185 Fruit & Nut Tree Varieties Available NOAH & ADAMA WATERING TRICIA'S GARDEN GRASS VALLEY, CA PEACEFUL VALLEY FARM & GARDEN SUPPLY CO-OWNER, PATRICIA BOUDIER aka TRICIA Seed Catalog Issue 1 of 9 • 2013 Gardening Catalog Series .com • Collect them all or browse online! Growing THE NATURAL TRADING CO BRYAN KAMINSKY NEWCASTLE, CA CRYSTAL HERMITAGE GARDENS NANCY AND KERRY MAIR NEVADA CITY, CA FOOD LOVE PROJECT AMANDA THIBODEAU & KATIE TURNER NEVADA CITY, CA .com Issue 2 of 9 • 2013 Gardening Catalog Series • Collect them all or browse online! Fertilizers Issue 3 of 9 • 2013 Gardening Catalog Series .com • Collect them all or browse online! Browse over 5,000 products at Tools & Weed Control Issue 4 of 9 • 2013 Gardening Catalog Series .com • Collect them all or browse online! Watering .com Issue 5 of 9 • 2013 Gardening Catalog Series • Collect them all or browse online! .com Since 1976 $ 7. 9A9TE FLAT R NG SHPIouPndPBoxI- See Pg 19 Per 40 5/31/13 Expires Grow Organic... For Life! LEO CHAPMAN HARMONY VALLEY FARM LIVING LANDS AGRARIAN NETWORK NEVADA CITY, CA Pest Control Issue 6 of 9 • 2013 Gardening Catalog Series .com • Collect them all or browse online! Visit our Organic Gardening Resource Center On The Cover Leo Chapman of Harmony Valley Farm is a farmer, board member and co-founder of Living Lands Agrarian Network, a 501(c)3 non profit organization that trains and mentors a new generation of farmers with their intern and journeyman programs. Leo emphasizes maintaining a high grade of fertility in the soil to discourage pests. Living Lands’ unique model of cooperative farming integrates ecological education, community involvement, resource sharing, and celebration around the food they grow right here in our neighborhoods. To find out about their “Land Bank”, matching farmers with plots, go to their website - livinglandsagrariannetwork.org Follow the ... for Life! TM VIDEOS All 100+ of our weekly videos in one place ARTICLES Research-based & categorized RECIPES What to do with your bountiful harvest GROWING GUIDES Printable PDFs packed with info SUBSCRIBE Weekly e-mail with exclusive coupons www.GrowOrganic.com/Organic-Gardening to Organic Products Everything we carry can be used in an organic garden. If you’re a certified organic farmer, we know it can be hard to find products listed by certifying organizations, so we try our best to keep the following information up to date throughout our catalog! Always check with your certifying agency before making your final selection. The National Organic Program The Federal Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 standardized US organic farming practices so consumers could expect consistent use of the word organic. Certified organic farmers must follow NOP specifications to determine which materials (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) they can use. When manufacturers give us a letter of compliance with the National Organic Program, we mark the product with the Meets NOP logo. .com Free Seeds on Online Orders! 2 Free Organic Veggie Seed Packs on orders over $50* 5 Free Organic Veggie Seed Packs on orders over $100* *Offer valid on in-stock Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply Organic Vegetable Seed Packs on internet orders only through 10/31/13, while supplies last. All online purchases qualify, except Gift Cards. Please note that the $50 and $100 thresholds are merchandise subtotal only (excluding sales tax & shipping ). Offer limited to one order per week/customer. Organic Materials Review Institute The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) evaluates the acceptability of products for organic use. Its evaluation process now takes NOP specifications into consideration. Many organic certifiers have long relied on OMRI’s lists to simplify the process of determining allowable materials. For more information see www.omri.org. IPM Integrated Pest Management Washington State Department of Agriculture The Washington State Department of Agriculture also has an organic program that looks at the acceptability of products for organic use, and maintains a list of products they have determined are NOP compliant. See www.agr.wa.gov for more information. Get to know the pest to learn which tools to use against it. California Department of Food & Agriculture The California Department of Food & Agriculture monitors the inputs or ingredients in fertilizers that market themselves as organic in the state of California. See www.cdfa.ca.gov for more information. Certified Organic Seed We offer a large selection of certified organic, non-GMO fruit, vegetable, and cover crop seed to choose from! Tried & True! Customer Favorites Our new products selection committee tests every product we carry and only brings you the best quality for your organic farm or garden. Our best selling products are indicated with our OK! symbol throughout the catalog. H^cXZ &.,+ 2 ® Control pests in the most natural possible way. Monitor & Identify Pests Alter Pest’s Habitat Cultural controls alter the environment so the pests can’t live easily (removing shelter, adjusting watering times). Release Natural Enemies Biological controls are natural enemies (such as beneficial insects). Create Barriers Mechanical and physical controls are traps that kill pests, or barriers that keep them away from plants (gopher wire, deer fencing, bird netting). Use Natural Insecticides Biochemical controls are pesticides. In IPM, pesticides are a last resort. They are combined with other controls for a long-term solution to the pest problem. Browse over 5,000 products online at: Entire contents © 2013 Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply .com Find solutions at www.ipm.ucdavis.edu & GrowOrganic.com/weed-pest-control.html .com Monitor & Identify Pests Monitor & Identify Magnifier . . . . . . . . . Pest ID Cards . . . . . . . Pesticide Free Zone Sign . Do Not Spray Sign . . . . Beneficial Good Bug Blends . . . . . . 7 Insects - Your Garden Allies Repel & Trap Remove Pest Habitats Keep Pests at Bay Pesky Insect Control Release Natural Enemies Insect Control Traps & Barriers Insecticides Create Barriers .5 .5 .5 .5 PV Beneficial Insects . . . 8 Nematodes. . . . . . . . . .10 Mason Bee Products . . . .11 Deer Repellents . . . Critter Repellents . . Family & Pets. . . . . Gopher, Mole & Vole . Small Animal Traps . Rodent Control . . . . Bird Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 Fly Traps . . . . . . . . . . .23 Roach, Ant and Wasp . . . .24 Traps and Lures . . In the Home & Slugs Fruit Tree Pests. . . Pheromones . . . . Codling Moth Traps Tree Guards . . . . PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 30 32 32 33 33 Pest Control Chart . . 34 Natural Insecticides . . . 37 Some Natural Alternatives Disease Fungicides & Dormant Oils 45 Controlled the Natural Way Bees Set Traps A Gardener’s Best Friend Beekeeper Products . . . 48 Honey Beehive . . . . . . 50 Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply’s Mission: Grow Organic . . . For a healthy and safe food supply For a clean and sustainable environment For an enjoyable and rewarding experience Use Natural Insecticides . . . For Life! More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com | Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 3 Identify & Monitor The Organic Way “On every stem, on every leaf,... and at the root of everything that grew, was a professional specialist in the shape of grub, caterpillar, aphis, or other expert, whose business it was to devour that particular part.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Integrated Pest Management Aphids getting you down? Got the Powdery Mildew blues? Take courage! Achieving organic control of pests IS possible! It is well known within the sustainability movement that an integrated approach to pest control is the best way to go. Technically, the term is “Integrated Pest Management” (IPM), and it basically means applying several well-considered methods of control to address a pest problem. If you are new to organic growing, the big change will be from the “silver bullet” approach (using one, highly potent chemical to achieve total eradication), to a “systems” approach; viewing a farm or garden (and its’ inhabitants) as a part of the greater ecosystem. This kind of systems approach will expand your view of how to address a problem to include cultural control (iephysical manipulation of the environment by pruning, placement of plants, cleaning, etc.), biological control (ie-using natural enemies including insect predators, disease, and parasites), and applying leastharmful pesticides derived from natural sources. IPM requires good conscientious observation, knowledge of pest life cycles, tolerance for minimal damage, and patience. Identify Your Pest Time to play detective. Where did the holes in your leafy green come from? Before you blame the slugs, take time to observe. Soon you may discover that the holes are coming from the birds. Knowing what pest you’re trying to control will of course determine what methods you use. Assuming your pest is not as obvious as a bird, you may need to use a trap or head out to the garden at night with a flashlight to identify your pests. Try reference cards, books or websites to help you find the name of mysterious pests. Once you know your pest, you can effectively alter the pest’s habitat or reproductive cycle. Learn More www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening Videos 4 • Integrated Pest Management Articles • Rogues’ Gallery of destructive garden bugs • How to do the best organic pest control with Integrated Pest Management Books Garden Insects of North America by Whitney Cranshaw The most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the common insects and mites affecting garden plants in the continental US and Canada. Knowing who caused the damage is over half the battle, and to that end Whitney Cranshaw, Professor of Entomology at Colorado State University, has developed this impressive, encyclopedic guide to identifying everything from acorn weevils to zebra caterpillars. Provides scientific text descriptions and color photos of over 1,400 species at various life stages. BP800 (4 lb) 672 pages, softcover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 What’s Wrong with My Plant (And How Do I Fix It?) by David Deardorff & Kathryn Wadsworth Dealing with a sick plant is one of the most frustrating situations a gardener can face. More often than not, we have no idea what is causing the problem, or how to fix it. Fortunately, help is at hand. This book provides an easy system for visually diagnosing any problem, and matching it to the right cure. BP100 (2.75 lb) 452 pages, softcover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 IDENTIFY & MONITOR More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com What Is Causing The Damage? Get A Closer Look Magnifier, Hand Held The loupe hand lens is an essential tool in integrated pest management. Inexpensive and easy to use, the Hand Held Magnifier is especially handy for general insect identification. The 20 mm lens magnifies images 16x through a ¾" focus, and can attach to a cord or keychain. TMI055 16X (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 Landscape Pests ID Cards These pocket-size, sturdy, laminated cards can be easily carried with you as a quick reference wherever you need them. Covers 80 common insects and mites, 40 diseases, 20 beneficial insects, and a variety of other disorders and invertebrate pests. Each pest is identified by a description and excellent close-up color photographs of important symptoms and life stages - 211 photos in all. Also includes descriptions of natural enemies and suggestions for least toxic management options. The information on these 43 cards will help landscape maintenance professionals and home gardeners identify and manage most major common pest problems in the landscape. Includes everything from aphids and whiteflies to glassy-winged sharpshooter and sudden oak death. BP811 (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Tree Fruit And Pests ID Monitoring Cards Identification is the first step to treatment. Carry these pocketsized laminated pest ID cards in the field as handy references for identifying and monitoring major insect and mite pests and several important diseases in deciduous tree fruits and nuts. Each pest is identified by a description and close-up photographs of important life stages. Cards identifying important natural enemies are also included. The information on these 32 cards will help pest control advisers and growers know how and when to look for these pests -- in both growing and dormant seasons. References are provided to the appropriate UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines and IPM Manuals for management information. BP810 (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 You Might Also Be Interested In Pesticide Free Zone Sign Display this charming sign in your yard or garden to serve as a quiet reminder for everyone who sees it to think before applying poisonous pesticides. It comes to us from the Pesticide Free Zone Campaign (PesticideFreeZone.org), whose goal is to reduce the use of pesticides in schools and private homes. 8" diameter, enamel coated aluminum with punch holes at top and bottom for mounting. E505 (0.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Organic Farm Sign A great way to let the electrical or road maintenance crews know not to spray near your organic garden or property. Made of heavy gauge, rounded corner aluminum in eye-catching red and white. Weather resistant and easy to drill into for mounting. 17.5” × 12". E502 (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Use Sticky Traps and Lures to capture pests for ease of identification. See Sticky Traps and Lures page 27. More product info online .com Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 IDENTIFY & MONITOR 5 Beneficial Insects - Your Garden Allies “When the mantis hunts the locust, he forgets the shrike that’s hunting him.” Chinese Proverb Natural Predators Have aphids? Ladybug larva can eat as many as 1000 aphids in a single day. This is a classic example of nature at work, creating balance in your garden. In addition to ladybugs there are many other organisms that can help in similar ways. Beneficial organisms attack pests, not people, plants or pets. Tricia reviews how easy it is to effectively use them in two videos: Beneficial Insect - General Predators & Beneficial Insect - Parasitic Organisms. Beneficials are not pesticides; they need some lead time to work. They should be used as part of an integrated system of pest management which also includes fertilizing, hygienic cultural practices, planting pest-resistant varieties, intercropping, proper irrigation, monitoring, trapping, etc. For maximum effectiveness, beneficial releases should begin when pest densities are at low to medium levels. If your pest problem is already severe, it may be better to apply a safe, short-residual pesticide to kill a portion of the pests and then introduce the beneficials. Use the chart on the following page to help determine which beneficial insect or parasitic organism will fit your needs. Once you’ve introduced a beneficial insect population, you want them to stick around. Beneficial insects are a natural army of pest control allies and it is important to provide them with suitable living conditions if you expect their help. In addition to providing pests to eat, provide pollen from a hedgerow. Watch Tricia’s video on How To Plant a Hedgerow where she grows our Good Bug Blend (at right). In order to reproduce, beneficial insects need nectar and pollen. If they do not find these in your field (and they are very particular about which flowers they want), they will leave and may not return. We pioneered these seed mixes for beneficial insect habitat. We designed our mix to include plants that are proven hosts to specific wild as well as introduced beneficials, such as predatory mites and wasps, ladybugs, lacewings, syrphids, tachnids, predacious beetles and more. www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening Learn More 6 Video • • • • Beneficial Insects - General Predators Beneficial Insects - Parasitic Organisms Integrated Pest Management How to Plant a Hedgerow Articles • How To Do The Best Organic Pest Management With Integrated Pest Management. • Attract Beneficial Insects With A Hedgerow • Parasitic Beneficial Insects To Help Your Organic Garden • The Best Flowers To Attract Predator Beneficial Insects To Your Garden BENEFICIAL INSECTS Books Natural Enemies Handbook by University of California Lavishly illustrated guide to biological pest control. Start by using the handy and quick guide, where the common major insect groups are listed alphabetically with a listing of their predators, parasites and pathogens. For more details, go to the main text for a color illustration of the predator, an expertly rendered drawing of its life cycle and size and other useful and comprehensive information. BP525 (2 lb) 154 pages, softcover . . . . . . . . . . $34.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Invite The Good Bugs Over For Dinner PV Good Bug Blends Good Bug Blend Good Bug Blend has been field-proven for over a decade in large and small scale growing areas. Since the mix blooms nearly year round, Good Bug Blend should be planted in areas which can go a little wild, such as field borders, ditchbanks, fence rows, etc. Generally, you need to plant only 1-5% of your land with this mix for good results. Drill or broadcast seed at 10-15 lb/acre .5 lb/1,000 sq ft) in any but the coldest months of the year. Blooms begin 45-90 days after planting and will continue for years. Contains: Crimson Clover, Red Clover, Nungarin Subclover, Yellow Sweet Clover, Hykon Rose Clover, White Clover, Semi & Non Dormant Alfalfa, Coriander, Daikon Radish, Dill, Red Radish, Carrot, Calendula, and .5% of California Buckwheat, Baby’s Breath, Sweet Alyssum, White Yarrow, Caraway, Celery, Chervil, Fennel, and Parsley. NOTE to Certified Organic Growers: The seed in this good bug blend is conventional seed, but the legumes in the mix are coated with Nitro-Coat Organic, which is an OMRI listed coating. This coating uses all organic ingredients: the proper rhizobacteria, a Calcium Carbonate coating that is naturally water absorbing to speed seed germination, and an OMRI listed organic adhesive. PBE970 (1.05 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.99/LB 5-9 . . .5% off 10-49 . . .10% off 150-249 . . . 15% off 250+. . . 20% off Low-Growing Good Bug Blend By popular demand, here is a mix of annuals and perennials under 2’ tall, for use below trees, cane berries, vines or along border areas with height limitations. This mix performs best with regular drip, sprinkler or furrow irrigation during dry periods and blooms 6-10 months/year. Drill or broadcast seed at 10-15 lb/acre (.5 lb/1,000 sq ft) in any but the coldest months of the year. Blooms begin 45-90 days after planting and will continue for years. Contains: Carrot, Chervil, Coriander, Clovers (Crimson, White, and Rose), Subclovers, Nasturtium, Parsley, Alyssum, and Yarrow. NOTE to Certified Organic Growers: This seed is coated with Nitro-Coat Organic, and is OMRI listed. This coating uses all organic ingredients: the proper rhizobacteria, a Calcium Carbonate coating that is naturally water absorbing to speed seed germination, and an OMRI listed organic adhesive.. PBE980 1 LB (1.05 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99/LB 5-9 . . .5% off 10-49 . . .10% off 150-249 . . . 15% off 250+. . . 20% off Good Bug Food Good Bug Food is a food source for beneficial insects. In their adult stage, these insects need pollen and sugars, which are often not present in sufficient quantities. Beneficial insects especially need additional food during dry periods. Derived from Brewer’s yeast and powdered milk, Good Bug Food can attract and increase beneficial populations as much as tenfold. Mix one part food with an equal part of honey or sugar, and make a paste. Paint this mixture onto cardboard or wooden stakes and place in your garden or greenhouse. PBE956 1 LB BAG (1.05 lb) . . . . . $11.99/lb 10+ . . . . . . . 10% off Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 You Might Also Be Interested In Ladybug House Provide a roosting and hibernating home to attract and keep beneficials in your garden. The house is made of environmentally friendly plastic, with a special internal honeycomb structure of insulating material. Louvers are inclined to exploit most insects’ tendency to automatically walk upwards; this takes them directly into contact with the honeycomb roosting structure inside the house. Comes with complete instructions for care and installation. 7"w × 10"h × 4"d. PBE408 HOUSE (1.5 lb) . . . . $21.99 PredaLure® Attract and keep predatory beneficial insects in your crop with PredaLure. After several years of intensive university research, this lure was developed to help growers attract beneficial predators including green lacewing, twelvespotted lady beetle, various syrphids (flower or hover flies) and other beneficials that are attracted to the scent. Encapsulated in a controlled release pack, the membrane releases effective rates of the attractant for 4 weeks. Field trials have shown PredaLure increases populations of targeted beneficials by about 500%. Hang lure at crop height. Use 20-30 lures/acre, or 1 lure/7,500 sq ft. PBE950 (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 10-49 . . . . 10% off 50+ . . .20% off More product info online .com ATTRACT BENEFICIALS 7 Send In The Troops - These Are Your Pests Natural Enemies! Beneficial Insects Beneficial organisms attack pests, not people, plants or pets. Beneficials are not pesticides; they need some lead time to work. They should be used as part of an integrated system of pest management which also includes fertilizing, hygienic cultural practices, planting pest-resistant varieties, intercropping, proper irrigation, monitoring, trapping, etc. For maximum effectiveness, beneficial releases should begin when pest densities are at low to medium levels. If your pest problem is already severe, it may be better to apply a safe, short-residual pesticide to kill a portion of the pests and then introduce the beneficials. Our Pest Control Solutions Chart on page 34 gives a brief outline for the uses of these beneficials. It is not meant to replace conclusions drawn from on-site observations of your pest problems. All of our beneficials are sent with instructions for release. Shipping is included in the prices. Beneficial Organism PART NUMBER/UNIT (1K = 1,000) & PRICE Organism Type (FREE SHIPPING) Moth Egg Parasite PBE701 Card of 100K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.98 Available March - August. Shipping via FedEx 1-Day is included in price. Mini wasp: moth egg parasite Fly Parasite Complex PBE250 Units of 15K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.98 PBE252 Units of 45K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.98 Shipping via Priority Mail is included in price. Mini wasp: fly pupae parasite Fungus Gnat Predator PBE061 Unit of 25K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.98 Shipping via FedEx 1-Day is included in price. Predatory mite: fungus gnat larvae predator Green Lacewing Egg PBE350 Unit of 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.98 Shipping via FedEx 1-Day is included in price. General predator in larval form Green Lacewing PBE370 Approximately 1K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.98 Shipping via FedEx 1-Day is included in price. General predator in larval form PBE407 Bag (approx 4,500) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$29.98/BAG PBE400 1 qt (approx 18,000/qt.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$49.98/QT PBE402 (~ 70,000/gal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$118.00/GAL Shipping via Priority Mail is included in price. Beetle: general predator in adult & larval stage PBE650 Unit of 1K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.98 PBE652 Unit of 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.98 Shipping via FedEx 1-Day is included in price. Mite: pest mite predator Trichogramma wasp Muscidifurax raptorellus; Muscidifurax zaraptor; Spalangia endius, S. cameroni Hypoaspis miles Chrysoperla rufi labris Chrysoperla rufi labris Pre-fed larva Ladybug Hippodamia convergens Mites Predator Neoseiulus californicus or Mesoseiulus longipes or Phytoseiulus persimilis or Galendromus occidentalis or Neoseiulus fallacis Parasitic Nematode Steinernema carpocapsae (use in cooler climates for mobile pests such as termites, fleas, webworms, sod webworm). Steinernema feltiae are similar to Steinernema carpocapsae except they are best suited to warmer climates. Heterohabditis bacteriophora (all climates, effective against sedentary pests, such as grubs, root weevils, juvenile and queen ants, termites and more). PBI040 PBI042 PBI041 PBI043 PBI044 PBI046 PBI030 PBI031 PBI033 Steinernema carpocapsae Garden size (10 million, treats 3,200 sq ft) . . . . . $49.98 Steinernema carpocapsae Farm size (50 million, treats 1 acre) . . . . . . . . . .$79.98 Steinernema feltiae Garden size (10 million, treats 3,200 sq ft) . . . . . . . . . $49.98 Steinernema feltiae Farm size (50 million, treats 1 acre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.98 Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Garden size (10 million, treats 3,200 sq ft) . . $49.98 Insect parasitic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Farm size (50 million, treats 1 acre) . . . . . . . $79.98 Nemoglobe Grub Buster Steinernema glaseri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 Nemoglobe Ant Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.99 Nemoglobe Fungus Gnat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.99 Shipping via FedEx 2-Day is included in price. During summer add $10 to upgrade to mandatory overnight shipping. PBE550 EGG CASE Approx. 200 Eggs Per Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99/CASE 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.49/CASE 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99/CASE Shipping is included via FedEx Ground if other items are ordered from Peaceful Valley. Praying Mantid Available Feb–May Tenodera ardefolia sinensis FedEx Next Day Air REQUIRES A STREET ADDRESS (no P.O. box). FedEx Second Day Air REQUIRES A STREET ADDRESS (no P.O. Box). General predator US FedEx Ground REQUIRES A STREET ADDRESS (no P.O. Box). USPS NORMALLY 5 DAYS ANYWHERE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. Due to the nature of live organisms and time of year (holidays, etc.) shipping dates may vary. For shipping date confirmation, please call the day after anticipated shipping date. 8 BENEFICIAL INSECTS More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Pest(s) Attacked Amounts Required SHIP METHOD When to Release & Other Notes Eggs of most species of moths & butterflies 40,000–200,000 per acre At first detection of moths. Weekly releases as long as moths persist. Monitor with pheromone traps. Available March through August. Pupae of many species of garbage & manure breeding flies For horses, goats, cattle and sheep use 300–500 per week/month per animal. For other animals, please ask for recommendations. Release every 1–4 weeks during all warm months, Apr–Oct, when temperature reaches 80°F. Best if started in early Spring. For later starts, double the rates for the first 2 releases. For best results use in conjunction with PVF&GS Fly Trap to tap adult flies.. Larvae of Sciarid & Phorid 10 per sq ft as a preventative; Fungus Gnats, Springtails, 20–50/sq ft depending on level Th rips pupae of infestation Ordering & Shipping Ships M, T, W, usually within 2 business days of order. US As soon as the first adult Fungus Gnats appear. Preventative applications possible. Predator survives weeks without food. Ships M, T, W, usually within 2 business days of order. Order by Wed for shipment on the following week on Wed. Most species of soft body insects, mites and eggs Sprinkle larvae over the plants where pests are seen. You can 1 Lacewing per 20 pests or 2 per mix eggs with a carrier that will not harm eggs, such as wheat sq ft. 10,000–50,000 per acre bran or vermiculite to help with spreading the eggs. Ships M, T, W, usually within 2 business days of order. Orders to ship Mon. must be in by Wed. Most species of soft body insects, mites and eggs Larvae are shipped in a bottle with a small amt of food, & 1 Lacewing per 20 pests or 2 per should be released immediately because they will cannibalize sq ft. 10,000–50,000 per acre each other. Order by Wed for shipment on the following week on Mon. All species of soft body insects, mites and eggs ½–3 gallons per acre per year (you cannot release too many) Various pest mites 1 mite per 25 pest mites. When first pest mites appear. Specify pest mite or growing 1,000–10,000 per acre. For environment. Release predators on infested plants as soon as greenhouses 2 mites per sq ft or possible. 2 per plant These beneficial nematodes attack the larval stages of soil-dwelling pests. The parasitic nematodes enter their prey through body openings and release bacteria that kill their 10 million, treats 3,200 sq ft; host within 48 hours. 50 million, treats 1 acre The nematodes can then reproduce inside the pest. Nematodes are recommended for use whenever pest larvae or grubs are present. Most insects, mites & eggs 10–100 egg cases per year per acre 2–3 releases when pests first appear. Can be stored at 40° until needed. May not be available periodically March–May. Maintain population as for lacewings, above. US Ships M, T, W, usually within 2 business days of order. Ships M, T, W, usually within 2 business days of order. Please specify pest problem and environment (temp & humidity) to help us select the proper species. Releasing the nematodes as soon as you receive them into warm, moist soil between 55˚ and 90˚ F will give you the best results. Complete directions for dispersing nematodes are included. Parasitic nematodes can be stored in a refrigerator for up to two weeks. You may store unused portions in a large shallow container, fi lled with about ½" of water. Th is is to ensure that they do not dry out and that the maximum area is exposed to the air so they can breathe. These may be stored for up to two months. Early spring. Hang the egg case in bushes or attach to anything 2' or more above the ground. Egg cases may be stored in the refrigerator just above freezing with slight dampness. Ships M, T, W, usually within 2 business days of order. Add $10 extra in hot weather for mandatory overnight shipping. Available Feb–May. Ships within 2 days of order. Insects cannot ship to Hawaii, Puerto Rico or Guam. Viability can only be guaranteed if someone is available in person to accept and inspect the insects immediately upon delivery. If driver is instructed to leave package in a cool, safe place for a short period of time, viability should not be compromised but cannot be guaranteed. If no one is available and no instructions have been left, delivery may be re-attempted the next business day. Viability may be compromised and will not be guaranteed. Based on the above, the best address to use is often a work address. If you suspect viability problems you must contact us upon receipt, on the day of delivery. Please Note: During extreme hot or cold weather, shipping charges will be higher than stated to expedite shipments in order to protect the insects while in transit. Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 BENEFICIAL INSECTS 9 Control Major Turf & Garden Pests With Microscopic Worms! Nematodes See “Beneficial Insects” page 8 , for more Beneficial Nematodes. Nemaglobe Grub Busters Designed by Nature - Proven by Science! The immediate organic solution for turf and garden pest control. For preventing grub damage in lawns and gardens. Comes in a unique 3” globe shaped container (made from plant materials and biodegradable), which contains 25 million Steinernema glaseri nematodes and an instruction sheet. Use for turf pests: White grubs, (such as June Beetles, Masked Chafer. European Chafer, Japanese Beetles), sod webworm and cutworms. And for garden soil pests, such as white grubs, rose chafer, onion maggots and root weevils. Keep refrigerated (has a 4 month shelf life). Can be applied with some brands of hose end sprayers. It is best and easiest to apply with the special Nemaglobe Nematode sprayer (see below), which contains no filter to block the nematodes, is precalibrated and is specially adapted for use with Nemaglobe nematodes. There is no guarantee that other brands of hose end sprayers will evenly disperse the nematodes. PBI030 GRUB BUSTER KIT (3 lb) FedEx 2 day shipping included . . . $49.99 PRICE INCLUDES DELIVERY FOR ALL NEMOGLOBES Nemaglobe Ant Attack Designed by Nature - Proven by Science! For getting rid of ants in gardens and lawns. Has a dual action: will kill ant larvae in nests and discourage adult ants from building nests in the treated areas. Apply when soil temperature is above 50° F and when ant activity is visible above ground, which is typically March through October. Covers approximately 16 nests or up to 1,000 sq ft. Comes in a unique 3” globe shaped container (made from plant materials and biodegradable), which contains 10 million Steinernema feltiae nematodes and an instruction sheet. Can be applied with a watering can or some brands of hose end sprayers. It is best and easiest to apply with the special Nemaglobe Nematode sprayer (see below), which contains no filter to block the nematodes, is precalibrated and is specially adapted for use with Nemaglobe nematodes. There is no guarantee that other brands of hose end sprayers will evenly disperse the nematodes. PBI031 ANT ATTACK (3 lb) FedEx 2 day shipping included . . . . . . . . $34.99 Nemaglobe Fungus Gnat Control Designed by Nature - Proven by Science! For control of fungus gnats in greenhouses, potted plants and garden areas. Works on a variety of fly (diptera) larvae in the soil. Each box contains 2 sponge packets of 5 million Steinernema feltiae with directions. Good for two applications, each covering 250 sq ft. Apply each application 7-10 days apart. Can be stored under refrigeration for 3 months. Best to apply when soil temperatures are between 50° and 85° F. Can be applied by watering can, or tank or backpack sprayer, after removing any fine filters. Can also be applied with some brands of hose end sprayers. It is best and easiest to apply with the special Nemaglobe Nematode sprayer (see below), which contains no filter to block the nematodes, is precalibrated and is specially adapted for use with Nemaglobe nematodes. There is no guarantee that other brands of hose end sprayers will evenly disperse the nematodes. PBI033 FUNGUS GNAT (3 lb) FedEx 2 day shipping included . . . . . . . $34.99 Pre-Calibrated Nemaglobe Sprayer We recommend using the Nemaglobe Pre-calibrated 20 gallon hose end sprayer. This special hose end sprayer was developed and designed to spray nematodes. It contains no filter and is pre-calibrated to apply 20 gallons of spray using one Nemoglobe. One application covers 3000 sq. ft. Just add the contents of the nematode package and fill with water to the maximum fill level. Choose the flat spray setting and apply to the coverage area for at least 5 minutes in a side-to side spraying motion. Continue agitating sprayer throughout the application. If you already own an existing hose sprayer we cannot guarantee the settings or how long it will take for the nematodes to be dispersed. GSD490 (.5 lb) Shipping not included on sprayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Please note: There are no returns on this live product. Because they need to stay cold, we ship nematodes in an 8” X 8” X 8” insulated box with 2 gel packs. Price includes delivery via FedEx 2nd Day to a street address only (no Post Office box). These creatures will die if left in direct sunlight or in a rural mailbox on a hot afternoon, or in cold weather. We only guarantee viability if someone accepts and inspects the insects immediately upon delivery. You must contact us immediately upon delivery if you suspect a viability problem. Because of this, often the best address to use is a work address. If FedEx is instructed to leave the package in a cool, safe place and it’s for a short period of time, viability should not be compromised, but cannot be guaranteed. If no one is available and no instructions have been left, delivery may be reattempted the next business day. However, viability may be compromised and will not be guaranteed. 10 BENEFICIAL NEMATODES More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com What’s The Buzz? Bees–Powerful Pollinators Bees are essential for pollination. Mason Bee colonies can do over 200 times the pollinating of similarly sized honeybee colonies. Unlike honeybees, Orchard Mason Bees (Osmia ligneria) are small, black, gentle bees. These native bees are excellent pollinators, it is their primary purpose in life. Orchard Mason Bees build their nests in holes in wood, not in hives for producing honey. Native to most of the continental US, they are not social bees like honeybees, and will not bother humans or pets. Keeping Bees In the wild, Mason Bees find holes in trees to nest in; they build their homes using mud, hence the name Mason. To invite them to stay around your garden you only need to have food for them (flower pollen) and a shelter for them to breed and live. The Nesting Kit is the perfect home for Mason Bees. To learn more about the lives, history and propagation of the Orchard Mason Bee, pick up Brian Griffin's book The Orchard Mason Bee. It covers all those topics, plus building homes for the bees, bee predators, parasites and more. Mason Bee Nesting Kit Attract bees to your garden with our nesting kits that provide exactly the right size holes the Orchard Bees are seeking in early spring, in which to lay their eggs. Place the nest kit in a sheltered, sunny spot facing East or South to catch the morning sun. Under the eaves of a shed or garage is an ideal location and be sure to avoid direct exposure to rain. The mud filled tubes can be ruined if they get soaked. Weatherproof housing molded from all-green materials (Rice hulls and Bamboo). 6” cardboard nesting tubes are made from Kraft paper, clear wrapped for moisture resistance. Both the tubes and housing are made from eco-friendly biodegradable materials. Each Nest Kit comes with an informative leaflet about Orchard Mason Bees. PBE2025 (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Mason Bee Cedar Shelter With Bee Houses Mason Bees like to nest where it’s dry and protected from weather - under the eaves of a shed or garage. This handsome red cedar shelter holds three of our 65 Tube Standard Mason Bee Houses (included). Easily mounted with pre-drilled holes in back. Screws included. Bee Houses are included with this shelter. 14 ¼” long x 7” tall x 7 ½” front to back. PBE2020 (5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 The Orchard Mason Bee Book by Brian L. Griffin Charming and instructive book describing the life history and propagation of the Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria). Carefully researched and written in an easy and pleasing style, it covers topics ranging from building homes for the bees to predators and parasites of the bees. The only book we know about written on this subject. A great resource for those wishing to raise these Orchard Mason Bees. BO550 128 pages, softcover (.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 You Might Also Be Interested In Check out our NEW HONEY BEEHIVES page 48. Honey Bee Magnet Pheromone lure to attract pollinating honey bees. Easy, inexpensive and long-lasting method for increasing your fruit set and yields on your fruit trees, berries and vegetables. The Honey Bee Magnet is a blend of selected pheromones researchers have identified that attract worker bees to potential food sources (flowers). These are natural attractants often found in fruit and vegetable flowers and are non-toxic. Simply hang one lure per large fruit tree or 200 sq ft in your garden at the start of bloom, and the attractant will last for two weeks (even if it rains). Continue to replace lures until pollination activity subsides in the garden. PBE945 ONE LURE (0.25) . . . $2.99 10-49 . . . . 10% off 50+ . . .20% off More product info online .com BEE POLLINATORS 11 Repel & Trap Keep Pests at Bay “Man is the only kind of varmint [who] sets his own trap, baits it, then steps in it.” John Steinbeck Animal & Bird Control Fence them out, repel them, or trap them. There’s nothing more defeating than garlic consumed by a burrowing gopher, strawberries pecked at by the birds, or a garden devoured by deer! Our simple, yet effective fencing, repellents & traps will keep your organic garden producing. Start by identifying your intruder so you can create a physical barrier that will be effective in keeping the creature out of your garden or so you can select the most appropriate repellent or trap, if necessary. Your approach for rabbits and raccoons will be different than gophers or mice. For help identifying who is burrowing or making holes in your soil, see page 16. When using repellents or scare tactics, we fi nd it’s best to vary the method being used so that the deer, bird, or other animal doesn’t adapt to a single method. Good luck! If 7½’ tall fences and repellents won’t keep the deer away, modify your landscape with the advice of Carolyn Singer’s books “Deer in My Garden” below. Learn More www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening • • • • 12 Videos Bird Deer and Gopher Control How to Start A Garden Organic Mosquito Control Fruit Tree Spraying Books The Best Fences Storey Country Wisdom Since the 1973 publication of Storey’s first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey’s Bulletins provide a foundation of earthfriendly information for the way you want to live today. BO1065 (0.5lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99 REPELLENTS & TRAPS Deer In My Garden Vol 1 By Carolyn Singer Complete list of perennial and subshrubs deer simply do not eat -- according to the author’s direct experiences gardening in the West and Sierra foothills. If she has seen a plant even nibbled by a deer, she takes it off her list. Contains detailed information about growing each plant, including: description, bloom, cultural requirements, seasonal interest, companion plants, landscape use, propagation, maintenance. Gardening success in deer country is possible! VOL. I - BO155 210 pages, softcover (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Deer In My Garden Vol 2 By Carolyn Singer Covers groundcovers and edgers in the garden. VOL. 2 - BO156 210 pages, softcover (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Deer Repellents Deer are certainly persistent! Like all repellents, deer repellents are most effective if spray applications are thorough and repeated as needed. New foliage may require bi-weekly applications under severe pressure from deer. We have found that using repellents in rotation is more effective than using only one product. If all else fails, fencing is seen by many as the ultimate protection. Deer Fencing Use this discreet black plastic fence to install either permanent or temporary fencing for deer control. The fence is 7½' tall and comes in a 330' length. The mesh is 2" × 2" square. Material is ideal for outdoor use because it is UV stabilized, rust and rot proof and extremely strong. Easy to install, lightweight and reusable. Designed to last 7–10 years. Posts not included. You can use zip-ties to attach to posts. Ships via truck only. PBR950 7.5’ × 330’ ROLL (55 lb) Ships by truck . . . . . . . . . . .$299.00 Zip Ties 7” Use to attach Deer Fencing to stakes. UV treated, black. GP434 100/PACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99 Spray Away Motion Detection Another considerate and humane pest control from Havahart®. Electronic valve releases 3 seconds of water spray from an attached garden hose after detecting nuisance animal motion from up to 35' away. Sprays up to 35', protecting a 1000 sq ft area. Sudden noise, motion, and water spray scares animals away without harming them. Quick to assemble, no tools required. Safe around children and pets. PBR956 (1.5 lb) . . . . . $69.99 HOW TO START A GRADEN www.GrowOrganic.com/video Liquid Fence® Deer & Rabbit Repellent - Granular Environmentally safe and biodegradable solution to all your deer and rabbit problems. This unique biodegradable repellent is easy-to-apply on and around flower beds, vegetable gardens, ground cover, lawns; and it’s safe for use on edible crops! Plants will love the diatomaceous earth-based formula. Easy-to-use shaker bottles. Just shake to apply evenly on and around low-growing plants. Vegetation will be protected up to 24 inches in height. PBT640 GRANULAR 2 LB (2.25 lb) Covers 1000 sq. ft. $14.99 PBT641 GRANULAR 5 LB (5.5 lb) Covers 2500 sq. ft. $24.99 Deer Off This safe and all-natural deer, rabbit and squirrel repellent is doubly effective compared to other deer repellents as it utilizes a dual defense system including both a powerful odor and taste. Most other products use only one barrier method. One application lasts up to 3 months. Use 4 oz per quart of water; treats approximately 4000 sq ft. Active Ingredients: Putrescent egg solids, capsaicin and garlic. Do not use on edible plants. PBR905 32 OZ CONCENTRATE (2.5 lb). . . . . . . . . . .$49.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Electronic Deer Repellent Innovative repellent replaces an electric fence. Includes 3 units, aromatic lures, and cotton balls. Each unit attracts deer to the posts with a lure scent. When the deer touches the post, they receive a small shock, 400 volts, that harmlessly repels the deer from your yard. The shock is even less voltage than a static electrical shock, yet enough voltage to scare deer. Safe to use around children and pets. Each post covers approximately 400 sq feet. Easy to assemble and install. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included. PBR955 3 UNITS (3 lb) . . . $64.99 DEER REPELLENTS 13 Critter Repellents Plantskydd Deer & Animal Repellents Repel browsing animals with the scent of predator activity. Products are all natural and the active ingredient is dried blood, but the odor is not unpleasant. Nontoxic, not harmful to animals or the environment. Deer, Rabbit & Elk Repellent Always spray prior to browsing activity in the spring and fall, being sure to cover all new growth. After drying 24 hours, remains effective for up to 4 months in summer, longer during colder weather (reapply to new growth), will not wash off in the rain. One pound of powder makes 4 quarts and treats 200–400 plants 1' tall. PBR915 1 LB POWDER (1.1 lb). . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 Rabbit & Small Critter Repellent Protects from rabbits, hares, chipmunks, squirrels, beaver, nutria, opossum, voles and other small rodents. Effective against deer, elk and moose. Easy to use—just sprinkle around your garden beds. Shaker treats approx. 600 sq ft. PBR912 1 LB SHAKER CAN (1.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 Liquid Fence® Deer and Rabbit Repellents Family and earth friendly. Deters pests with its odor. Smell apparent to humans only until dry. Long lasting and resistant to rain. Ready-to-use quart covers 500 sq ft. Concentrate, use 8 oz/gallon water per 8,000 sq ft. PBR940 QUART RTU (3 lb) . $12.99 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off PBR946 40 OZ CONCENTRATE (3.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 14 CRITTER REPELLENTS Solar Night Eyes The concept of the Solar Nite Eyes is simple, but it WORKS! Predators believe the flash to be the eye of a predator and feel threatened, so they stay away. Units are completely sealed, protecting against moisture and are high/low temperature resistant. Red flashing LED light automatically turns on at dusk and off at full daylight. When used properly SPP will work for 3 years, or longer if stored inside when not in use. Protects against owls, coyotes, opossum, raccoons, fox, bobcats, muskrats, bear, cougar, wild boar, mink, weasels and many more nocturnal predators. Multiple unit locations are most effective. Use the Solar Predator Protection for: Livestock: to protect against coyote, fox, bear, mountain lion, wolf and bobcat. Poultry: to protect against owls, hawks, raccoon, mink, weasel, fox, coyote, and skunk. Gardens, sweet corn, orchards, vineyards and flowers: to protect against deer, raccoon and badgers. Campsites: to protect against bear, raccoon and mountain lion. Bird feeders: to protect against raccoon and bear. Fish ponds: to protect against blue heron and raccoon! PBR958 (0.5 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 RO-PEL Animal & Rodent Repellent Ecologically safe, but is a vile, bitter substance. Special solvent penetrates the bark of plants and under the surface of other objects. When any animal attempts to bite, lick or nibble, it gets a nasty surprise! Not too offensive to humans. Effective against cats, dogs, mice, rats, deer, gophers, horses, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, and most other animals. Not recommended for use on edible crops, but it can be used on seeds and transplants. One quart will treat 250-1000 sq ft depending on surface conditions and porosity of items treated. Not permitted on certified organic crops. PBR850 QUART (3 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Liquid Fence® Snake Repellent Chase snakes away – naturally! Keep snakes off your patio, out of your rock garden or foundation and away from your family, pets and livestock – with environmentally safe Liquid Fence® Snake Repellents. Contains NO naphthalene. Timedrelease formula makes it particularly long-lasting. Easy-to-use shaker bottle. A snake’s sense of smell and taste is vitally important to its ability to gather information and survive. The repellent irritates and confuses the snake’s chemosensory systems. Liquid Fence Snake Repellents have been independent lab tested and proven effective. Please note that repellency is unique to each individual snake. Therefore results may vary. PBT638 GRANULAR 2 LB (2.25 lb) Covers 1000 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . $16.99 PBT639 GRANULAR 5 LB (5.5 lb) Covers 2500 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Repellents For Your Family & Pets Liquid Fence® Net Products Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks, Mosquitoes & Other Biting Insects. Gardening, playing, relaxing in your backyard can all be difficult when biting insects find you and your family or friends to be tasty treats! That’s why The Liquid Fence®’s biologists and chemists developed this all natural Ultimate Insect Repellent for everyone, including children and pets. Liquid Net For Family This convenient, purse-sized spray pump of 100% DEET free, all natural insect repellent is a custom solution of lemon grass, cedarwood, and citronella botanical oils. Pleasant scent and no messy residue. Spray on, and go. We carry handy towelettes, too, making application easy, especially for camping, fishing, boating, golfing or just trying to have more fun in the great outdoors! PBT632 2 OZ (.25 lb). . . . . . . . $4.99 PBT633 8 OZ (.75 lb). . . . . . . . $5.99 PBT634 12 OZ (1 lb) . . . . . . . . $7.99 PBT635 TOWELETTES 30 PK (1 lb). . . . . . . . $5.99 ORGANIC MOSQUITO CONTROL www.GrowOrganic.com/video Yard Net - Granular Contains no Pyrethroids and no D-Limonene. Ingredients including lemon grass, cedarwood and citronella oils. Safe for use around kids and pets - and it won’t harm your vegetation. Creates a repelling barrier that dramatically reduces the presence of biting insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and black flies (gnats) when spread around your yard or garden. Granular form lasts up to a full week. PBT636 2 LB (2.25 lb) Covers 1000 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 PBT637 5 LB (5.5 lb) Covers 2500 sq. ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 Greenerways Organic Insect Repellent Spray The first 100% certified organic insect repellent available in the United States. Provide peace of mind for safe use with young children, adults, pets, and around the home with this 100% organic DEET-free insect repellent. Made from a DEET-free, non-toxic blend of organic plant-based essential oils, including citronella, lemongrass and cedar oil that are known for their natural bug repelling properties and safe use. Contains no added chemicals, alcohols, scents, plant surfactants, soaps or glycerin, making it gentle and safe for even the most delicate skin and especially those who are chemically-sensitive. Available in convenient, portable, easy-to-use 2 oz. & 4 oz. sprays PBR330 2 OZ (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 PBR335 4 OZ (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Liquid Net For Pets Ticks and fleas can carry disease and make your pet miserable. Biologists and chemists from Liquid Fence® developed a custom solution of botanical oils that is “The Ultimate Pet Insect Repellent” for your dogs and cats. Safe for puppies and kittens, with a pleasant scent, and no messy residue, leaves your pet’s coat nice and silky soft. Spray this on your pet directly, or use the handy towelettes. PBT630 16 OZ (1.25 lb). . . $12.99 PBT631 TOWELETTES 30 PK (1 lb). . . . . . . . . $8.99 Havahart Dog & Cat Repellent NEW 16 oz. ready-to-use spray. Use 3 to 5 full trigger sprays per square foot and a single application lasts 7-10 days. Contains Allyl Isothiocyanate from essential oil of mustard and capsaicin. Repels by odor and taste, pleasant lemon scent is not offensive to humans. PBR1001 (3 lb) . . . . . $13.96 Mosquito Barrier Botanical Mosquito Repellent Enjoy being out in your mosquito-free lawn or garden with the help of this very strong liquid garlic repellent. The garlic smell dissipates within minutes while the natural sulfur in garlic continues to repel mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and fleas. Safe around children and pets. Kills mature mosquitoes on contact and suffocates larvae in standing water within 24 hours. This pest control is exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & CA EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. For full description and use instruction see pg. 39. PBI230 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . $19.99 REPELLENTS FOR HOME AND PETS 15 Keep Them Out With Barriers and Repellents Gopher, Mole & Vole Control Gophers make a horseshoe-shaped mound with their exit hole on one side of the mound. Moles make a circular, volcano-shaped mound with the hole in the center. Field mice and voles do not usually make mounds, just holes. Gophers do not make runs near the surface, moles do. Gophers actually eat your plants. Moles only disturb the roots by eating grubs and insects in the soil. Root Guard Gopher Baskets Humane and effective, these sturdy baskets are superior to chicken or aviary wire for barring gophers from your plant’s roots. The 3/4 mesh, 20 gauge wire is double galvanized for maximum corrosion resistance. Just set the basket in the plant hole with the green wire above-ground to block the overland route. Put the plant inside, backfill with soil and you’re done! Unlike the other gopher baskets, the 15 gallon Tree Size Gopher Baskets are made with micro-fissures in them so they break down after 2-5 years. The root system can establish and then the basket breaks down and does not compromise mature growth of the tree’s roots. PBR500 4”MINI BASKET, PACK OF 6 (.5 lb). . . . . . . . .$5.49 10-23 . . . 10% off 24-71 . . . .15% off 72+ . . . . . 20% off PBR505 1 GAL SIZE, 7½" × 9", PACK OF 2 (1.5 lb). . .$5.99 10-35 . . . 10% off 36-107 . . .15% off 108+ . . . . 20% off PBR508 3 GAL SIZE, 11" × 9", BULB SIZE (1 lb) . . . . .$3.99 10-47 . . . 10% off 48-143 . . .15% off 144+ . . . . 20% off Mole & Vole Repellents Repels moles, gophers and other burrowers Protect your lawn, gardens and planted areas. Deters burrowing animals with its taste, smell and feel which they intensely dislike. Environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and will not harm birds, pets or plants. Effective for up to 60 days. Available in dry granular which treats 6000 sq ft, liquid concentrate w/ Hose End Sprayer which treats 10,000 sq ft, or gallon concentrate which treats 40,000 sq ft. Exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & CA EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. PBR460 CHASE GRANULAR 6 LB (6.75 lb) Not for use on edibles.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 PBR471 LIQUID FENCE MOLE REPELLENT - GALLON CONCENTRATE (11 lb) . . . . . . $39.99 PBR510 5 GAL SIZE, 11½" × 14" (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 10-35 . . . 10% off 36-107 . . .15% off 108+ . . . . 20% off PBR515 15 GAL TREE SIZE, 17" × 20" (2 lb) 20 can ship together. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 10-47 . . . 10% off 48-71 . . . .15% off 72+ . . . . . 20% off Rolls of Gopher Wire - 20 gauge galvanized wire w/ 3/4" Mesh Perfect for laying under your raised beds to protect from tunneling pests. Rolls of wire are double galvanized and have an 8-10 year life. PBR518 3' × 100' ROLL (40 lb) ($5 ship charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PBR519 4' × 100' ROLL (52 lb) ($5 ship charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.00 5-9 . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off 16 GOPHER, MOLE & VOLE CONTROL PBR470 LIQUID FENCE MOLE REPELLENT - QUART W/HOSE END SPRAYER (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 Easy Mole Trap NEW An amazing product that eliminates pesky moles from lawns and gardens. Proven performance on lawns, gardens and golf courses all over the U.S. Easy to Use: Simply step down on it to set it. Safe: The “Jaws” are underground. Heavy Duty Construction: Electroplated hi-strength steel with stainless steel springs. Effective: IT WORKS! PAT201 TRAP (3 lb) . . . . . . . $29.99 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Stop Them Where They Live Gopher, Mole & Vole Traps Victor Easy Set Gopher Traps Easiest and safest to set of all the spring type wire traps. Very sturdy and galvanized for rust resistance. PAT581 PACK OF 2 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 12+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off Sweeney’s Gopher Traps A non-toxic alternative, protect your lawn from gopher damage safely and effectively. Each box comes packaged with two fully assembled traps and complete, written and illustrated, operating instructions. Gopher traps are durable and weather resistant for reusable application. PAT582 PACK OF 2 (0.5 lb). . . $13.99 12+ . . . 10% off Cinch Gopher Trap The cinch gopher and mole trap makes easy gopher and mole trapping possible. There is no other trap on the market as effective! Just open the tunnel, slide the trap in, and leave the tunnel open. Be sure to buy original Cinch traps made in the USA, a superior product with the added benefit of supporting our domestic economy. PAT585 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 5-9 . . . . . . 5% off 10-14 . . . .10% off 15- 19 . . . 15% off 20-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25% The Black Box™ Gopher Trap Properly set in an active run, the Black Box Trap appears to be part of the tunnel and snares the unsuspecting gopher in a springtriggered loop. Easy to use and easy to set. 6" long × 3.5" wide. PAT560 TRAP (1 lb) . . . . . . .$12.99 12+ . . . . . . . 10% off Victor Out-Of-Sight® Mole Trap Highly durable solid trap designed to trap moles in sandy and loose soils. Our customers rave about its durability! Scissors-type traps are effective but require a fair amount of strength to set up. PAT200 (3 lb) . . . . . $14.99 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 BIRD, DEER AND GOPHER CONTROL www.GrowOrganic.com/video Indicates video on product page at GrowOrganic.com that aids with set-up. Gopher Bait & Applicator Young Gopher Tool Use the Gopher Tool to deposit gopher bait directly into the gopher tunnel. Push the pointed probe into place and release the bait from the built in bait reservoir by turning the crank arm on the handle. The tool handles any bait granules no larger than wheat grain; bait not included. Heavy duty, all-metal construction with rubber coated handles. 36" overall length. PAB250 (3.3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 Gopher Bait This bait contains milo grain and strychnine, a natural poison. It is the most toxic material we carry. EXTREME CAUTION IS URGED! It must be placed in a gopher run so other animals cannot get to it. One grain can kill a bird! Nevertheless, strychnine is highly effective against severe gopher problems and it biodegrades into harmless compounds. Use a baiting applicator to minimize any potential of poisoning nontargeted animals. Contains 0.50% strychnine alkaloid. This formulation is not a restricted-use pesticide, but is not allowed in organic production. Only sold in AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WY. WILCO® STRYCHNINE BAIT Comes with screw-on lid to fit the Wilco Gopher Bait Applicator or can be used to fill the bait reservoir on the Young Gopher Tool. PAB110 1 LB JAR (1.05 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Amdro Gopher Gassers We offer these for home gardeners who may be frustrated by their gopher situation. Gopher Gassers contain potassium nitrate, carbon, sulfur and dextrin (a polysaccharide), which when used sparingly, are not harmful to soils. Gopher Gassers are not considered organic. Quick, reliable, effective control of pocket gophers, moles, and ground squirrels. The toxic gas produced will penetrate the air and exterminate the pests or urge them to move somewhere else. Please do not use these for wildlife or near endangered species’ habitats. Not allowed for sale in Indiana, North Carolina or Hawaii. PAT205 6 PACK (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 GOPHER, MOLE & VOLE TRAPS 17 Catch & Release Animal Traps Humane and effective, well-made metal traps catch animals alive for release elsewhere. Field-proven and made to last. Heavy galvanized steel wire, preassembled traps feature an adjustable trigger release pressure mechanism which makes them easy to bait and set. Professional traps are built for the constant use, high demand needs of conservation agencies, humane societies, animal control officers and professional trappers; doors are spring-loaded and made of steel wire. Standard Traps Havahart Trap These standard traps feature two entry gates (one on either side) and a single bait plate. While very sensitive, the triggering mechanism remains very simple to set. When dealing with nocturnal unwanted visitors, these traps will set you free! Larger Model 1 has a handle on the top. Model 1 Rats, Weasels, Chipmunks PAT062 18" × 5" × 5" (5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 Raccoons PAT081 42" × 15" × 15" (23 lb) . . . . . $99.99 Model 0 Mice, Shrews & Voles PAT060 10” × 3” × 3” (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Multiple Catch Squirrel & Rat Trap This trap is designed to capture unwanted squirrels or rats and allow for their removal or relocation. Repeating live trap makes multiple catches without resetting. Easily release non-target animals, safe to use around children, pets, & livestock, no poison or harmful chemicals to handle, easy to bait & retrieve target animal, no moving parts to wear out. 14 Ga. welded cage quality double dipped galvanized wire is easily cleaned & maintained. We are now offering trap with a 1” x 1” wire mesh so it can be used for rats as well as squirrels. Approved by CA Fish and Game. Squirrels & Rats PAT020 24” X 4” X 4” (10 lb) . . . . .$79.99 5-9 . . .10% off 10+ . . . 20% off Multiple Catch Mouse Trap with Window Humane alternative to snap or glue traps. Clear lid allows for easy monitoring of trap. Holds up to 30 mice. Trapped mice can easily be released and relocated. Easy to open and clean. PAT016 (2 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 5-9 . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . .20% off 18 CATCH & RELEASE ANIMAL TRAPS Professional Traps Havahart Trap These professional traps feature one entry gate and a single bait plate. Once sprung shut, the trap door mechanism is virtually fail-proof, making this model the preferred choice by animal control officers. The gauge and mesh of these traps is also more heavy duty than the standard traps. Raccoons can destroy lighter weight traps. Trap has handles on top. Easy Set Trap Havahart Trap A revolutionary improvement in humane traps! New design utilizes a new release mechanism that is quicker to set and release, with a more stable mechanism you will find much less prone to “false alarms”. Rabbits, Minks, Squirrels PAT076 24”×7”×7" (6 lb) . . . .$49.99 Feral Cats And Woodchucks PAT082 32”×12”×12" (13.5 lbs) . . . . $69.99 More info and products: ANIMAL www.GrowOrganic.com TRAPS Mice, Rats & Squirrels Rodent Bait and Traps You asked for better shipping rates... $7.99 Flat Rate Shipping Per 40 Pound Box* Expires 5/31/13 ... and we listened! Our online shopping cart will calculate the weight of your items & number of boxes before you place your order! Agrid3 Mouse & Rat Bait Chunx Active ingredient in Agrid3 is cholecalciferol or vitamin D3. When ingested, it mobilizes calcium from the rodent’s bones into its bloodstream, producing hypercalcemia and heart failure. Agrid3 acts faster than anticoagulants, causing death in 2 to 4 days, with feeding stopping immediately once the rodent eats a lethal dose. Testing has shown this bait to be highly effective, even against anticoagulant resistant rodent populations. Has less risks of secondary poisoning than anticoagulants (e.g., if your cat or dog eats a poisoned mouse). PAB064 4 LB PAIL (4.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59.99 Raticator Plus Rat Trap NEW Environmentally preferred solution to rodent control: no harmful poisons, effective, humane, clean, re-usable. Uses four AA batteries and sophisticated electronic technology to kill mice and rats of all sizes. Ideal for home use and recurrent infestations. 4” x 4” x 10” PAT011 TRAP (3.3 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.99 Bait Station Molded of heavy-duty plastic that withstands abuse. Discourages non-target animals, has a child resistant cap for refilling, and provisions to anchor the station to the ground. Design has vent holes to keep bait fresh, and a special baffle to keep bait dry and in the compartment. Can be placed under work benches, cabinets, pallets, etc. or outdoors. PAB400 RAT/MOUSE BAIT STATION (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.99 PAB405 SQUIRREL BAIT STATION (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 That’s right, shipping is now only $7.99 per box weighing 40 lbs or less, delivered anywhere in the continental USA. (*) Some exclusions apply: • Some items have other flat rate shipping rates which will take precedence over this offer (ex: $19.10-$35 per box for bare root trees, $10-$25 for Mini Farmboxes, and a few other select products). • Please note that we reserve the right to combine multiple boxes weighing 40 lbs or less (charged at $7.99/box) into one larger box weighing more than 40 lbs (without refunding the difference). • Some items must ship in their own boxes (indicated with ships by itself ) because they are either: perishable/fragile, oversized/bulky, or they ship directly from the manufacturer. • Some items require an additional $5 handling charge, due to unusual shipping characteristics, which will be added to $7.99. • Please note that a small handful of items have been disqualified from flat rate shipping although weighing less than 40 lbs (e.g. bags of compost, potting soil, soil conditioner, etc). • Any merchandise that weighs over 40 lbs by itself or packages of any weight shipping to AK, HI or PR will ship based on its weight & zip code using our competitive shipping rates. • Customers receiving pricing discounts are not eligible for flat rate shipping. Call Or Stop By - Now Open Sundays! During April, May & June from 10-4. Call Center Hours Monday - Saturday 8:30-5:00 Pacific Time Store & Nursery Hours Nov 1 - March 31 Monday - Saturday 9:00-5:00 April 1 - October 31 Monday - Saturday 8:00-6:00 RODENT CONTROL 19 Rather Eat Your Berries Yourself? Bird Control BIRD, DEER AND GOPHER CONTROL www.GrowOrganic.com A | Bird “Chaser” Balloon Widely used for orchards, rowcrops, berries and grapes. Multicolored stripes form a scary bull’s-eye, with a metallic dot in the center that flashes reflected sunlight. Switch colors every 3 weeks to prevent birds from getting used to the colors. Hundreds of growers have reported reduced damage from blackbirds, starlings, cedar waxwings, woodpeckers and others. Control is not effective on single songbirds such as robins. Suspend balloon(s) 2’–3’ above crop on individual poles or along a wire. No helium is required. Use 4–10/acre. These heavy duty balloons will last many seasons. PBR150YL BALLOON YELLOW (1 lb) Pictured at right . . . . . . $12.99 PBR150BL BALLOON BLACK (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% off A B B | Bird Scare Octopus Penetrating, predator eyes. Reflective tentacles spin and dance with air movement and scare birds. Brilliant color and piercing eyes signal danger. For best results, hang the octopus just before your crop starts to ripen, so birds do not become used to it. Remove after harvesting. For persistent bird problems, it may be necessary to use this together with other methods of bird control. Place octopus above the crop being protected and place one octopus every ¼ acre. PBR260 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% off C C | Scarecrow Owl With Rotating Head Realistic head bobs and turns in gentle breezes to startle birds; provides maximum garden protection. The owl is hand painted and stands an imposing 18” tall. Suitable for placement in gardens, decks, boat docks, rafters, barns, open porches and patios. PBR238 (5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$34.99 D & E | Bird Scare Tape Reflective tape confuses the bravest of birds. Even a slight breeze will cause a fluttering sound as well as mirror-bright reflections. Scare Tape is most effective on flocking birds attacking young seedlings, fresh germinating seeds or ripening fruit (do not put the tape up before fruit begins to ripen). Streamers can be attached to tree limbs, trellises or sprinkler risers. Use 2’ long streamers in orchards and 8”–10” streamers in vegetable rows or grapes, at a minimum rate of one per 10”–20” within the problem area. D | PBR275 RED & SILVER FLASHTAPE, 290’ ROLL (0.25 lb). .$4.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% off E | PBR280 RAINBOW TAPE, 1¼”×500’ ROLL (0.75 lb). . . . . $9.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% off F | Scarecrow Snake Inflatable 6’ snake looks real to birds, and is remarkably effective for reducing damage in fruits, berries, and grapes. PBR245 (0.5 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 20 BIRD CONTROL D E F More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Bird Control Netting Black polypropylene, ¾” × ¾”, UV protected netting will last outdoors for many years and it keeps birds and deer away from your crops. Thorough coverage is essential for good bird control. PBR004 PBR001 PBR025 PBR006 PBR015 PBR016 PBR007 PBR008 PBR017 14’×14’ (1 lb) . . . . . . . $11.99 7’×50’ (2 lb). . . . . . . . $44.99 28’×28’ (2 lb). . . . . . . $39.99 14’×50’ (3 lb). . . . . . . $59.99 17’×50’ (3 lb). . . . . . . .$74.99 17’×100’ (9 lb) . . . . . $119.00 14’×300’ (16 lb) . . . .$199.00 14’×500’ (33 lb) . . . $249.00 17’×300’ (17 lb) . . . . $239.00 NEW Bird Spikes 10/pack Bird-X bird spikes are a 100% effective, maintenancefree, permanent solution to pest bird infestation. Install bird control spikes on rooftop edges, ledges, window sills, chimneys and other surfaces where pest bird roosting and nesting is a problem. Bird spikes are a guaranteed way to deter pest birds from landing on your property, eliminating damage and liability. Tough, stainless steel bird spikes keep birds off rooftops, ledges, etc. wherever they are applied; industry standard for commercial projects. PBR030 10/pack (2 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39.99 Find out how to make a scarecrow! Visit our Organic Gardening Resource Center www.GrowOrganic.com/Organic-Gardening ... for Life! TM VIDEOS All 100+ of our weekly videos in one place ARTICLES Research-based & categorized RECIPES What to do with your bountiful harvest GROWING GUIDES Printable PDFs packed with info SUBSCRIBE Weekly e-mail with exclusive coupons Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 ® You Might Also Be Interested In WindowAlert Decals, Leaf Medley 5/pack NEW WindowAlert decals help prevent wild birds from accidently striking windows. Each decal has a special coating that reflects ultraviolet sunlight. This ultraviolet light is invisible to humans, but birds see it as a brilliant glow – much like a stoplight. To the human eye, the decals appear as frosted or etched glass. The Elm, Oak, and Maple leaf decals measure approximately 4” across. The two Aspen decals measure 2” across. WindowAlert decals are designed to be placed on the OUTSIDE of a window. As a rough guide, we recommend one decal for every 3’ x 3’ section of glass. 5 Static cling decals per envelope. PBR060 5 DECALS (0.1 lb). . . $5.99 WindowAlert Decal UV Tester NEW Easy, fun way to test your WindowAlert Decals. WindowAlert decals have a coating that brilliantly reflects ultraviolet light. Like any product, man-made or natural, the UV coating will degrade when exposed to the elements. The rate at which this coating degrades is a function of exposure to sunlight, inclement weather, and elevation. Depending upon these variables, decals should be replaced every 6 to 9 months. This 385nm Led UV black light key chain can be used to test the quality (fading) of the UV coating on your decals. For best results, compare your OLD decals to a NEW decal--at night. (You will see, it’s fun to do!). PBR061 (0.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 More product info online .com BIRD CONTROL 21 Pesky Insect Control “Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.” Groucho Marx Shoo Fly! Looking for a scalable solution for fly control? For over 20 years our exclusive fly traps and bait have done the trick for ranchers & farmers. fly larvae, but not both. If you use our dual program, you will achieve control of manure flies. Hundreds of commercial and homestead ranches, stables, farms and dairies are using our program to control manure flies. The Peaceful Valley Wood Fly Trap’s simple design is based on a great idea. Flies are attracted by a strong smelling bait into a one way series of screens, once they fly in they can't find their way out. It will catch thousands of manure-breeding flies and reduce your adult fly population fast, guaranteed. 1. Just trap out adult manure flies with our Peaceful Valley Wood Fly Trap and simultaneously 2. Destroy fly larvae by releasing Fly Parasites (see Beneficial Insects page 8) during fly season. Fly parasites are tiny beneficial wasps, smaller than gnats and are completely harmless to people, animals, plants, and everything but fly larvae. The problem with most fly control programs is that they deal with either adult flies or For over 20 years, we’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from ranchers with cattle, horses, sheep, llamas and poultry, as well as from farmers, homeowners and county fairs. All of these traps are built by hand, especially for us. They are durable, long lasting and very effective. Learn More www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening Videos 22 • Integrated Pest Management • Organic Mosquito Control and Fly Traps • Organic Insect Control: Snails, Earwigs, Aphids, Woodlice and More! • Codling Moth - How to Keep The Worms Away Organically Articles • Rogues’ Gallery Of Destructive Garden Bugs • Spend This Summer Without Mosquitos or Flies PESKY INSECT CONTROL Books Wicked Bugs by Amy Stewart In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Amy Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes— creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world’s most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the “bookworms” that devour libraries, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of six- and eight-legged creatures. With wit, style, and exacting research, Stewart has uncovered the most terrifying and titillating stories of bugs gone wild. It’s an A to Z of insect enemies, interspersed with sections that explore bugs with kinky sex lives (“She’s Just Not That Into You”), creatures lurking in the cupboard (“Fear No Weevil”), insects eating your tomatoes (“Gardener’s Dirty Dozen”), and phobias that feed our (sometimes) irrational responses to bugs (“Have No Fear”). Intricate and strangely beautiful etchings and drawings by Briony Morrow-Cribbs capture diabolical bugs of all shapes and sizes in this mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins—but doesn’t end—in your own backyard. BO131 (1 lb) 288 pages, hardback . . . . . . . . . $18.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Wood Fly Trap Classic Fly Trap PV The original! Built by hand, especially for us and made of redwood to last outdoors for many years. More attractive wood design for porches and yards. Simple design but a great idea. It will catch thousands of manurebreeding flies and reduce your adult fly population fast, guaranteed. For over 20 years, we’ve heard nothing but rave reviews from ranchers with cattle, horses, sheep, llamas and poultry, as well as from farmers, homeowners and county fairs. The trap uses a strong-smelling bait to attract the flies and a unique floor design to bring them in. The trap holds 25,000 flies and is easy to clean. Unscrew the lid to empty. Bait sold separately. The bait consists of 2 lb yeast and 1 oz ammonium carbonate, which is highly volatile and evaporates quickly; store in a tightly sealed container. You may also use other ingredients as long as it attracts flies. Also effective for yellowjackets when using a meat based bait. PIT950 WOOD FLY TRAP, 12” × 12” × 12” (5 lb) 2 can ship together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10% off Fly Trap Bait PV While any substantially aromatic (stinky) bait will work in these traps, our bait is highly effective. You can buy our pre-mixed 3-month supply or buy its ingredients separately and mix your own. Our pre-mixed bait is comprised of 1 oz. Ammonium Carbonate and 2 lb. Active Dry yeast. Just add water and you’re ready to go. PIT961 REPLACEMENT BAIT, 3 MONTH SUPPLY (3 lb) . . . .$24.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20% off PIT962 ACTIVE DRY YEAST, LB (1.05 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99/LB 5-9 . . 5% off 10-14 . . 10% off 15-19 . .25% off 20+ . . 50% off PIT963 AMMONIUM CARBONATE, OZ (0.075 lb) . . . . .$7.99/OZ 10-24 . . . . 10% off 25-49 . . . . . . 15% off 50+ . . . . .20% off Flies Be Gone Disposable Fly Traps 18 billion flies can’t be wrong, according to the Flies Be Gone people. Flies Be Gone is a highly successful and non-toxic method of controlling flies. While only about the size of a football, it can catch up to 20,000 flies thus effectively eliminating flies within a range of about 100 yards for up to 6 weeks. Simply unfold the bag, pour in the powdered, nontoxic bait and water, place the cover, and hang in a well-ventilated location away from full or direct sunlight. Practical, disposable, maintenance-free and environmentally safe. PIT940 (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.99 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Sagebrush Metal Fly Trap For 5 Gallon Bucket Use these traps in agriculture, food processing, livestock operations, waste management, horse ranches, recreation, and home. The operation of these traps is a two step process. First, the flies enter the trap in an effort to access an odorous bait. Then the flies travel towards the light through a hole in a cone into a containment within the top of the trap. The flies then die of dehydration. Yellow Jackets (meat bees not paper wasps) are also easy to catch with these traps. Bait and bait containers are not included. These metal traps will last for years. Simply place bait inside a 5 gallon bucket to catch massive amounts of flies or yellow jackets. Bucket Trap is 12 3/4” diameter x 10” tall and fits on top of a 5 gallon bucket, which is not included. PIT781 MODEL S3 (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . 5% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . 10% off Sagebrush Metal Fly Trap For 5 Gallon Bucket With Screen A significant step up from the standard Sagebrush Metal Fly Trap! Model E2 is a 13” high x 13” diameter all metal modified cone style fly trap designed to fit over a 12” diameter 5 gallon bucket and includes an Exclusion Screen that forms a cover for the bucket to keep the flies out of the bait. Model E2 can also be placed on the ground over a bait SHOWN WITH BUCKET and loose soil can be piled up around BUCKET NOT INCLUDED. the edge of the trap to seal the flies out. Model E2 is recommended when baiting with fish scraps, dog manure, or wherever maggots in the bait are an issue. PIT782 MODEL E2 (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . 5% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . 10% off Window Fly Trap A simple trap - put this in the window and bugs stick to it. Pests are attracted to the heat and light of the window. They buzz around and stick to the trap, but the cover keeps them out of sight. When full pop the trap into the garbage and replace it with a new one. Safe, clean, and easy. Contains 2 clear sticky traps, and 2 CoverUps. PIT768 WINDOW TRAP (0.35 lb) . . . . . . . . . $4.99 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Victor Sticky Fly Strips Classic fly catcher, pull down the yellow sticky tape out of a tube which is to be hung. Strips utilize the Silvalure 3D pattern highly attractive to flies, so count on attracting and trapping more flies. Glue doesn’t stick to fingers when touched. Easy-to-release paper, dispense only the length you need at one time. PIT900 FLY STRIPS, 4 PACK (.1 lb) $1.99 24+ . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off FLY TRAPS & BAIT 23 Insect Magnet® Lures and Traps Cockroaches Lures roaches, spiders, ants, scorpions, centipedes, silverfish, crickets, and palmetto bugs using patented Pheromone technology. Traps them on the sticky bottom of this disposable 2½" × 3" cardboard box trap. Place traps in corners, cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms or places where insects may hide. Discard traps when full or replace after 60 days. PBR840 PACK OF 12 (.25 lb) . . . . . . $6.99 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off Terro® Boric Acid Ant Bait Highly effective for eliminating sweet-feeding ants. Ants carry the bait back to the nest, eliminating the entire colony. Contains boric acid and sugar in a liquid solution that can be applied on cardboard squares (included) using the handy squeeze bottle. Also available in pre-filled bait stations for indoors or outdoors. BAIT PMB350 2 OZ BAIT (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Bait Stations Pre-filled, easy-to-use bait stations. PMB360 OUTDOOR STATIONS 6-PACK, 1 OZ EA (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 PMB355 INDOOR STATIONS 6-PACK, .36 OZ EA (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 The Waspinator Wasp Repellent Not a wasp trap, but an ingenious exploitation of wasp territoriality. Closely resembles a real wasp nest so it convinces visiting wasps that they have stumbled into the territory of an enemy nest and fly away. No chemicals, nothing sticky. Just puff out the gray Waspinator bag and hang from a suitable location; you should see a decrease in the number of wasps within 10–15 minutes. Easily transported for camping or picnics. PIT925 (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off NEW Glass Wasp Trap With Lure Beautiful and functional, this glass trap works better at catching wasps and yellowjackets because of the special lure design included with each trap. Each trap contains 1 naturally-based lure which is effective for up to 14 days. PIT910 (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 PIT911 REPLACEMENT LURES 2 PACK (.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 24 GROWING ANT & WASP TRAPS supplies Reusable Yellowjacket Trap w/Attractant NEW Roughly a dozen species of yellowjackets throughout North America are known to bite and sting people. RESCUE!®’s Reusable Yellowjacket Trap is designed to lure them all. The exclusive attractant draws them in through holes in the bottom of the plastic cylinder where they become trapped and eventually die of dehydration. The attractant lasts for weeks without daily maintenance. The trap’s durable construction holds up in sunlight for many seasons of use and its clear plastic walls allow the user to see the yellowjacket “body count” so they can empty the trap as required. Attractant refills available, including the RESCUE!® 10-week Attractant Cartridge for even longer lasting performance. Won’t trap beneficial honeybees. Double-chambered design prevents yellowjackets from escaping. PIT926 (.10 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 PIT927 ATTRACTANT REFILL 2 VIALS 4 WEEK SUPPLY (.05 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 PIT928 ATTRACTANT CARTRIDGE 10 WEEK SUPPLY (.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 Reusable W-H-Y Trap w/Attractant NEW The RESCUE!® W·H·Y® Trap catches 5 species of Paper Wasps; Bald-faced Hornets and European Hornets; and 12 species of Yellowjackets. The W·H·Y® Trap has a top chamber and a bottom chamber. The top chamber is baited with two attractants -- one of which is a solid contained in a vial, and the other a liquid mixed with water. The bottom chamber is baited with a liquid attractant poured onto a cotton pad. Wasps, hornets and yellowjackets have two ways to enter: either through the top cap, or through the holes in the bottom cap. Once inside the trap, the insects cannot fly out and die either by drowning (top chamber) or dehydration (bottom chamber). Durable construction holds up for multiple seasons. Attractant will not lure beneficial honeybees. Catches workers from summer through fall and queens in spring before they build nests. First and only trap to capture Paper Wasps, Bald-faced Hornets and European Hornets. Two-week attractant kit included and refills are available. PIT936 (.6 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.99 PIT937 ATTRACTANT REFILL 2 WEEK SUPPLY (.1 lb) . .$5.99 W-H-Y Spray NEW Wasp - Hornet - Yellowjacket Nests Effective on paper wasp nests, bald-faced hornet, European hornet or aerial yellowjacket nests and underground yellowjacket nests. A concentrated blast of natural plant oils overwhelms the insects’ senses, rendering them helpless instantly and dead within seconds. Tough on insects but safe around people & pets. Coats, penetrates and destroys the nest, safe to use any time of day on visible nests. Repels insects returning to the treated nest. PIT938 (1.25 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com The “Fine Print” General Limitation Of Remedy We warrant to the extent of the purchase price only that the seeds or plants sold hereunder are as described on the label within recognized tolerances. No other warranty is given, expressed or implied, of (1) the merchantability or fitness of the seeds or plants for any particular purpose, or (2) against loss due to any cause. We cannot accept any responsibility for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions (soil preparation, fertilization, weed and pest control, temperature control, irrigation…etc.) that must be met to insure the success of your crop(s) or plants. About Shippable Nursery Stock Orders Seasonal products (perishable plants) are stocked for a limited duration (harvest and weather dependent). Orders are filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Due to these factors and limited storage space, we are unable to accommodate any delay ship dates, beyond our set shipping schedule. We strongly recommend that you place your order as early as possible after receiving your catalog. Catalog Pricing Although we do our best to maintain published prices for an entire catalog term, product prices and bulk seed increments may change without notice. If you find a lower price from a brick & mortar store on our products, kindly provide us proof within 30 days of purchase and we will gladly match it, beat it, or refund you the difference. This offer applies to identical products and excludes misprints, liquidation sales or floor display model sales. Shipping Information Simply put, we are always looking for the cheapest method of shipping available for your order. Most items ship via standard FedEx or USPS by weight and zone method. Our call center or website can calculate your shipping. To get a rate quote for items listed with a ship method "Truck" or “Drop Ship,” give us a call and we will find you the cheapest freight. Drop Ships Items shipping directly from the vendor are noted as such. Drop ship orders will often be delivered within two weeks of ordering, but in some cases these orders can take longer due to product availability and weather delays. Once an order has shipped, your order cannot be cancelled. Shipping to Hawaii, Guam, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Items generally ship to these locations via USPS Priority Mail. USPS does not guarantee transit time and Parcel Post can take up to several weeks to AK, HI, and PR. FedEx Service is available but is generally quite a bit more expensive. Boat and Barge shipments for palletized orders are available. Call for a quote. Perishable items and beneficial insects cannot ship to these locations. Turnaround Time and Back Orders Orders where all items are instock typically ship within 1–2 business days, but turnaround time does vary by season. Expedited shipping options are available upon request. Tracking Your Order If shipping by FedEx, a tracking number will be e-mailed to you the day after your order ships. Please contact us immediately if you think your shipment is lost or if your shipment arrives damaged. Receiving Your Order When your order arrives, open the package immediately and inspect the content against the packing slip; it is especially important to check viability on living plants. Notify us immediately of any shortages or damage, do not discard any damaged items or shipping cartons. The shipping company may require an inspection prior to approving any claim. For truck shipments Do not sign for the shipment until you have confirmed the shipment is complete and has no apparent and/or concealed damage. If there is a shortage or damage it must be noted on the proof of delivery, or we cannot accept responsibility. Privacy Policy In order to expand the organic community, we may rent, exchange, or sell the names and addresses of those customers who do not opt-out by calling (888) 784-1722 or emailing a request to: orderdesk@GrowOrganic.com. Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Here at Peaceful Valley we do everything we can to reduce, reuse, and recycle as a company. When it comes to shipping, you may be interested to know that we reuse cardboard, collected from local businesses, as packing material. We feed it through an expensive, German-made, heavy duty machine which shreds it into a cushy pattern. You can recycle it as you would cardboard or make it into an art project or animal bedding as some customers have reported doing! Thanks for growing organically & recycling. Eco Friendly Shipping Return Policy 3-Day Return Policy For Perishable Merchandise Within 3 days of purchase, you can return any perishable merchandise that doesn’t meet your standard. We guarantee the perishable merchandise we sell (included but not limited to, garlic bulbs, flower bulbs, seed potatoes, onion transplants...etc.) to be in good, viable condition when we sell them. However, because these items will deteriorate over time, we strongly encourage you to inspect them carefully upon receipt and plant them without any delay. Should there be any quality problem, you must notify us within 3 (three) days of your purchase, or of receipt, whichever the latter, to request an exchange or a refund. Beyond 3 days from the date of purchase, or of receipt, whichever the latter, perishable merchandise is not returnable nor refundable under any circumstances. 30-Day General Return Policy Within 30 days of purchase, or of receipt, whichever the latter, you can return any non-perishable item for a full refund (excluding shipping charges if any), provided the product is in unused, like-new condition and in its intact original packaging. Otherwise, we reserve the right not to take the item back unless you agree to a 20% restocking fee (item will be sold as “used” and/or “open-box” at a corresponding discount). Special orders, dropshipped items, custom mixes, custom cuts (i.e. greenhouse poly, shade cloth...etc.), live plants, nursery stock and beneficial insects are not returnable nor refundable unless there is an obvious problem upon purchase (if so, contact us immediately). For products that are covered under Manufacturer’s Warranty (Solo sprayers, Young Mixer Proportioners...etc.), we will honor the manufacturers published warranty. Items deemed “defective”, i.e. stopped working and/or broke after a few days, must be inspected by a Customer Service associate or store staff member. Replacement or credit will be issued if the item has not been misused or abused and is still covered under the warranty time period. Food Processing Items We must re-sell as “open box” (hence, at a discount) any returned food processing item with an opened box, due to hygiene concerns. Thus, a 15% restocking fee will apply. Limited Replacement Guarantee For Dormant Bare-Root Nursery Stock If your bare-root fruit or nut tree (incl. potted fig or pomegranate), artichokes, asparagus, grape vines, kiwi vines, blueberries, caneberries, strawberries, and horseradish does not leaf out in Spring, contact our Customer Service by June 1st and return the dead plant to us for inspection. We will issue you a credit for the paid price of that plant (excluding shipping charges if any), provided it does not show damage (from rodent, mechanical...) or root rot. This credit is redeemable toward the purchase of any other bareroot item of your choice the following season. We reserve the right to not issue credit for replacement of already replaced items. This guarantee applies only to Dave Wilson bare-root or potted trees (fruit and nut - except Pecan (see disclaimer), artichokes, asparagus, grape vines, kiwi vines, blueberries, caneberries, strawberries, and horseradish. This guarantee does not apply to flower bulbs, (evergreen) citrus & olive trees, onion & leek transplants, garlic & shallots, seed potatoes and common nursery stock. Guaranteed To Germinate Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds from packs are guranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to insure the success of your crop(s). FINE PRINT 25 Insect Control Traps and Barriers “Never look for a worm in the apple of your eye.” Proverb Pheromones Pheromone traps are used to monitor and/or disrupt the mating activity of certain pest insects. A pheromone is a nontoxic speciesspecific scent produced by the female insect to attract the male. Th is scent has been laboratory duplicated for particular insects and concentrated in time-release “lures” that attract the male to a sticky glue trap. Lures and traps are purchased separately or in trap kits and arrive with full instructions for assembly and use. Two different-shaped traps, Delta and Wing, are available in bulk. Each is recommended for use with particular lures, as specified. If you purchase extra lures, store them in the freezer until needed. Pheromone Confusion Lures Highly effective, confusion lures use pheromones to flood the orchard with female scent, preventing the male from locating a female and mating. Traps are only needed for monitoring. Pheromone Glue Traps Pheromone glue traps are used by orchardists, grain merchants and home gardeners to “trap out” male insects thus preventing mating and reducing the egg-laying capacity of the female. Trapping out has proven useful for Codling Moth, Oriental Fruit Moth, Peach Twig Borer, Grain Moth (especially in storage areas) and others. Use 1–2 traps per tree in the home orchard. Commercial growers, please ask about volume discounts. As Monitoring Pheromone traps are most often used commercially to monitor and anticipate the mating activity of insects. By counting the insects trapped over a given period and using data provided about the pest insect’s cycles, you can determine the best time to release beneficial insects or apply protective sprays. For monitoring use 1-3 traps per orchard. To monitor grain moths, use 1 trap/30,000 cu ft of storage area. www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening Learn More 26 Videos • Organic Mosquito Control & Fly Traps • Codling Moth - How to Keep the Worms Away Organically • House Plant Care • Organic Insect Control - Snails, Earwigs, Aphids, Woodlice & More Articles • The Garden Year with Integrated Pest Management • How To Do The Best Organic Pest Control With Integrated Pest Management. INSECT CONTROL Books Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Insect & Disease Control Rodale Organic Gardening Book Edited by Barbara W. Ellis & Fern M. Bradley One of the rewards of organic gardening is developing a balanced ecosystem, in which plants naturally defend themselves against pests and diseases and where you’ll seldom have to intervene. This comprensivs handbook will help you stop insect pests in their tracks and curb plant diseases at the first sign of an outbreak. BP550 (3 lb) 408 pages, softcover. . . . . . . . . . $24.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Traps Delta Trap - Disposable Mostly used in rowcrops. Traps are sold in pairs (peel apart and store one, folded upon itself). Complete instructions for easy assembly and use are provided. Dimension: 7¼" × 4" × 4½". PIT080 PAIR OF TRAPS, NO LURES (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99/PAIR 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Delta Single Trap - Reusable Use this trap with pheromone lures. Mostly used in rowcrops. Use Delta Trap Replacement Liner (PIT086) for these reusable traps. PIT085 REUSABLE TRAP (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PIT086 REPLACEMENT LINER (0.1 lb) . . . . . . $1.49 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Wing Trap Each trap includes 1 top (reusable), a wire hanger (reusable) and 1 sticky bottom (not reusable). Extra bottoms may be ordered for mid-season replacement. Sometimes the 2 wing trap bottoms come stuck together and must be separated before use. Install one, sticky side up, on the trap, and fold the extra onto itself for storage. Dimension: 10" × 9" × 4". PIT490 TRAP, NO LURES (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . $3.99 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PIT495 REPLACEMENT STICKY BOTTOMS, PAIR (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99/PAIR 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Lures Pair these lures with traps to monitor & trap obnoxious and destructive pests. Codling Moth Lure Use with Wing or Delta Trap 8 week lure. Traps should be set out from bloom to harvest. PIT107 LURE (0.01 lb) . .$2.99 Codling Moth Lure– Supercharged Use with Wing or Delta Trap 4 week lure. This lure has 10 times the strength of regular lures. It is used for monitoring in orchards that are using confusion lures. PIT321 LURE (0.01 lb). . .$2.99 Corn Earworm/Tomato Fruitworm Lure Use with Delta Trap 4 week lure. Use at least 3 traps/patch for monitoring with a minimum 1 trap/1–5 acres. PIT025 (0.01 lb) . . . . . . .$2.99 Cucumber Beetle Lure Use with yellow sticky trap 4 week lure. Attracts four cucumber beetles: western spotted, western striped, striped and spotted. Does not attract banded cucmber beetles. PIT385 (0.01 lb) . . . . . . .$3.99 Stored Product Moth Lure Use with Wing or Delta Trap 8-week lure. PIT135 LURE (0.25 lb) . .$2.99 Olive Fruit Fly Lure Use with yellow sticky trap 10 week lure. Larvae attack the fruit of the olive tree, causing premature fruit drop or pulp destruction. Use at least 1 trap per tree for mass trapping. PIT075 LURE (0.01 lb) . . $7.99 Oriental Fruit Moth Lure Use with Wing or Delta Trap 4-week lure. Use at least 2 traps per orchard for monitoring with a minimum 1 trap/10 acres. PIT165 LURE (0.25 lb) . .$2.99 Peach Twig Borer Lure Use with Wing or Delta Trap 4 week lure. Use at least three traps per orchard for monitoring with a minimum one trap per 10 acres. PIT195 LURE (0.01 lb) . .$2.99 Quantity discount for individual lures above: 10-49 . . 10% off 50+ . . 20% off Find Trap Kits for Specific Home and Garden Pests starting on page 29. PV Codling Moth Trap Kit Codling Moth Trap & Pheromone Lure Intended to help the home gardener trap out codling moths, the leading cause of wormy apples. The package contains two complete delta traps and two 8 week lures. The trap should be set out at bloom; use 2 traps per standard and 1 trap per dwarf tree. Replace the lure or put up a new trap after 8 weeks (and again after 16 weeks, for fall harvested apples). Replacement lures (PIT107) can be used to replenish your traps, but replacement sticky bottoms will not work with these disposable Delta traps. (Note: These are not intended for monitoring; commercial growers should see bulk traps). PIT103 PAIR OF TRAPS W/2 LURES (0.5 lb). . . . . . . .$9.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 PV Stored Product Moth Trap Kit Pheromone, Lures and Traps Grain Moths Effective against the main pests of stored grain, beans and flour: Indian meal moth, Mediterranean flour moth, almond moth, tobacco moth and raisin moth. Set includes a Wing Trap & one 8 week lure. Suitable for home or commercial use. For monitoring, use 1 trap/30,000 cu ft; for trapping out, use 1–3 or more traps/3000 cu ft, depending on moth population. Service the traps twice a week to record catch data and remove insects. Use Stored Product Moth Lures (PIT135) for replacement lures. PIT130 WING TRAP W/LURE (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off INSECT TRAPS 27 Sticky Insect Traps Many insects (including beneficial insects) are attracted to the color yellow and organic growers have been using sticky yellow traps for years in orchards, row crops, vines and greenhouses for pest control. In low-dust environments, these traps are documented to be effective for monitoring or trapping out leafhoppers, whiteflies, aphids, fruit flies, leafminers, flea beetles, fungus gnats, cucumber beetles, etc. As these traps also attract beneficial insects, it is recommended to use them wisely. Blue sticky traps are used for thrips and leafminers. Green traps attract thrips, flies and hoppers. The traps come in the form of cards or tape. All have a brightly colored surface, coated on both sides with special non-drying sticky glue. You can make your own traps or “renew” commercial traps using the glue products listed in this section. Sticky Yellow Traps Hang these traps in the immediate area of pest infestation. For trapping out, use 1 trap per 25–50 sq ft. For monitoring, fewer traps are required. The package includes twist ties and instructions. Each package contains five 4" × 7" cards. PIT860 PACK OF 5 (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Sticky Blue Traps For Thrips Thrips and leafminers are attracted to the color blue. For trapping out, use 1 trap/100 sq ft. For monitoring, use 1 trap/1000 sq ft. Each package contains five 4" × 7" cards. PIT845 PACK OF 5 (0.25 lb) . $4.99 10-49 . . . . 10% off 50+ . . .20% off Pest Wizard® Adhesive Green Traps Color attractive to aphids, thrips, flies, and hoppers. Often used inside greenhouses and with ornamental plants in homes. One-inch grid pattern. Both sides are sticky. Traps are highly resistant to harsh weather conditions — bright hot sun, rain, and wind (when properly hung). May be deployed upside down by attaching to a popsicle stick that is poked into potting soil or by poking the hanger into the potting soil. May be cut into shapes like flowers and leaves. PIT875 4 TRAPS/4 HANGERS (.33 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Hopperfinder Sticky Yellow Tape Field-proven in commercial orchards, vines, and row crops for effective low-cost mass trapping of many insects, especially leafhoppers, flea beetles, cucumber beetles and leafminers. Position tape 2"–6" above crop. PIT805 6" × 1500' ROLL (18 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.99 28 STICKY INSECT TRAPS Pest Wizard® Adhesive Yellow Traps Best Traps on the Market! Larger than many other brands, 5 ½ ” x 8”, with a printed grid pattern for counting insects. Their particular yellow color has proven to catch more insects than several other brands of yellow sticky traps. Both sides are coated with a unique MessyLessTM stickum, which sticks to the insects and not to your fingers and makes these traps easier to handle. Each package contains 4 traps and 8 hangers. Use alone to attract a variety of insects. Or use with lures to capture specific insects. General guidelines: use 1 trap/1,000 sq ft for monitoring and 1 trap per 25-50 sq ft for trapping out. PIT855 PACK OF 4 W/ 8 HANGERS (0.25 lb) . . . . . . .$7.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Pest Wizard® Blue Yellow Adhesive Traps These traps are yellow on one side and blue on the other. They combine the effectiveness of the Pest Wizard Yellow Sticky trap with a special blue color that is particularly attractive to most species of thrips and leafminers. Both sides are coated with a unique MessyLessTM stick-um, which sticks to the insects and not to your fingers and makes these traps easier to handle. Each package contains 4 traps (8” x 3 ½”) and 8 hangers. Use them to attract thrips, leafminers, aphids, whiteflies, hoppers, beetles, fruit flies, psyllids, sharpshooters, and more. General guidelines: use 1 trap/1000 sq ft for monitoring and 1 trap per 25-50 sq ft for trapping out. PIT850 PACK OF 4 W/8 HANGERS (.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . $8.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Pest Wizard® Combo Pack Of Adhesive Traps Pack contains 2 Yellow Card Traps, 2 Blue/Yellow Card Traps, 2 Green Card Traps and 10 card hangers. Use these cards in combination in your garden and yard to trap aphids, cucumber and other beetles, hoppers, thrips, whiteflies, fruit flies, midges, and psyllids. Attach bulk lures (sold separately) to traps to increase results for certain insect species. Uses our MessyLessTM adhesive that sticks to bugs but not to you. Environment friendly. Non-toxic. Each kind of trap is also available in 4-packs and in species-specific kits with lures. PIT865 COMBO PACK (.33 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Yellow Ribbon Trap This 4" × 50' bright yellow, 3 mil trap is coated on each side with Stikem Special pest adhesive. Great for mass trapping. PIT795 (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% OFF More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Trap Kits Pest Wizard® Cucumber Beetle Trap Kit NEW Effective for: Striped, Spotted, Western Striped, and Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle. DO NOT USE FOR Banded Cucumber Beetle Adults, about 1/3” long, start eating crops early in the season. Egg laid at the base of plants hatch larvae that feed on roots. Up to 3 generations per year. Beetles cause serious damage to smooth skin cucurbits, melons, grasses, corn, and legumes. Larvae can kill young plants by eating the roots. Hang trap with lure attached beside or just above crop rows from a cord strung between garden stakes. Lures last 4 weeks. Adults are attracted to the trap, land and die. Larvae are best removed by hand at night with a flashlight by very carefully removing soil from around roots and picking the larvae off. Carefully replace soil. Note: If you do not find adults on the traps it is unlikely larvae are eating roots. PIT384 PACK OF 2 STICKY TRAPS / 2 LURES (0.5 lb) $12.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Pest Wizard® Citrus Leafminer Kit If your citrus leaves have a bunch of squiggly lines in them, you may have a citrus leaf miner (CLM) infestation. CLM larvae feed by creating shallow tunnels in young leaves of citrus trees, causing the leaves to curl and look distorted. Our CLM trap captures adult male moths. Use the trap for monitoring or trapping out. For very light infestations, one trap may be adequate for 3-4 small to medium trees. Heavier infestations might require 1 or more traps per tree. Traps should be up from March to November. Lures last 90 days and can be moved from a trap full of insects to a new clean trap. PIT120 2 LURES / 2 DELTA TRAPS / 2 HANGERS (0.35 lb) . $12.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Trap The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is found mostly in Eastern and Midwest states and is rapidly spreading. This trap uses a lure to attract and trap the BMSB. The male-produced aggregation pheromone, which is commonly used in other traps has been shown to only capture nymphs and adults from July through September and does not work well indoors. SpringStar’s patent pending pheromone system targets ALL stages and throughout the entire life cycle, especially during the crucial early feeding stage and has been proven to catch bugs indoors and outdoors. Use outdoors from spring until frost. Use 1-3 traps per tree, depending on level of infestation. Use at least one trap every 25-30 feet in a yard. Traps can also be hung under eaves or porches or used indoors. PIT771 2 TRAPS AND 2 SIX WEEK LURES (.33 lb) . . $17.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Pest Wizard® Flea Beetle Trap Kit NEW Flea beetles are tiny beetles (1/4 to 1/16 in long) that jump when disturbed. They overwinter as adults in soil, in leaves, and in brushy or woody areas. They emerge in early spring when temperatures reach about 50F. Females lay eggs in the soil at the base of plants. Eggs hatch in 1 or 2 weeks. Larvae feed on plants until fully grown, then pupate in the soil for 11 to 13 days before emerging as adults. Flea Beetles make many tiny holes in leaves called “shotholing. Growth may be seriously retarded and plants even killed. Plant appearance is also damaged. Damage is most serious when plants are young and leaves tender. Deploy before or when crop is planted. Delaying planting dates of susceptible crops until after overwintering beetles have emerged is one way to reduce damage to young plants. Monitor traps for early evidence of Flea Beetle presence. Put out traps before or when crop is planted. Lures last about 90 days. PIT330 PACK OF 2 STICKY TRAPS / 2 LURES (0.5 lb) $12.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Pest Wizard® Gypsy Moth Trap Kit NEW Gypsy moths are an invasive forest pest from Europe that is a serious tree defoliator introduced to North America in 1868. Adult males are brownish and females white. These moths have been found in the entire northeastern US. Every year they appear in isolated locations outside the quarantine area. It is inevitable Gypsy Moth will spread. Placing traps is one way to help slow their spread. Gypsy Moth prefers over 500 tree species, especially Aspen and Oak. Larvae are voracious eaters and can completely defoliate entire trees. Hang traps from tree branches, 1 or 2 per yard. On 3-10 acreage plots deploy 3 to 6 traps. Gypsy Moth trap attracts adult male moths as soon as they emerge. Kit should be considered part of a complete integrated strategy that includes manual identification and removal of egg masses. Do not move or share firewood from one area to another. And hang out Pest Wizard® traps and lures to catch male moths before they can mate. Kill white females the moment you see them to stop egg mass deposits. Hang from tree branches, 1 or 2 per yard. PIT335 PACK OF 2 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Pest Wizard® Stink Bug Trap Kit This trap is used for the Consperse Stink Bug, Euschistus conspersus and not the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. Most of the stink bug’s life cycle is spent on wild plants. As these plants dry out, the bugs migrate into orchards and gardens, causing damage to the crops. Damage can be in Spring by feeding nymphs or in late summer by adults. The lures last up to 60 days. They attract stink bugs from quite a distance, so they can be used for monitoring their appearance and for trapping out. One trap per acre for monitoring. PIT858 2 STICKY YELLOW TRAPS & 2 LURES (0.25 lb) $12.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off TRAP AND LURE KITS 29 Trap Kits continued Pest Wizard® Western Flower Thrips Kit Lure attracts Western Flower Thrips and other thrip species as well as other pests to the nontoxic, pesticide free, no-mess stickum surface. WF Thrips attack and seriously damage over 500 species of plants, outdoors and inside greenhouses. Lure lasts 60 days and can be moved from a trap full of insects to a new clean trap. PIT870 2 LURES/2 TRAPS/4 HANGERS (.33 lb). . . . . . $8.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off In the Home Flea Trap Kit Control even the worst flea infestations in homes with this permanent appliance. Our Flea Trap is a safe and simple permanent appliance that uses heat and light (a small 5 watt light bulb) to draw fleas from up to 25 feet away. Fleas attracted to the flea trap fall through the grid and meet a sticky demise on the replaceable capture pad! Adult fleas are killed by the thousands on the replaceable capture pad. This flea trap catches 4 to 6 times more fleas than older style flea traps. The flea trap works year round without using flea bombs, poisons, expensive pills or visits to the vet. It leaves your home free of the toxic residues used in flea bombs. Capture pads last for 3 months or until filled with up to 10,000 fleas. Made in USA. PIT766 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PIT767 FLEA TRAP REFILL KIT 3 PACK (0.5 lb) . . . . .$7.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Earwig Trap Kit Simple, non-toxic and re-useable traps bring earwigs under control in homes, gardens and orchards. Safe for use around food-storage and food-handling areas. Open traps and bait with 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, fish oil, castor oil, soy sauce or ripe fruit. Place a small amount of soapy water in the bottom of the trap. Earwigs will be attracted to the bait, fall into the water and drown. Wash out traps with soapy water before re-baiting. Do not put in the dishwasher. PIT760 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off 30 INSECT CONTROL IN THE HOME HOUSEPLANT CARE www.GrowOrganic.com Gnat Stix For Houseplants Effective treatment for fungus gnats in house plants! Simple, easy to use. This trap kills adult flies as they emerge from the soil. Lasts for months. Controls even the worst infestations without toxic pesticides. PIT769 12 STIX (.33 lb) . . . . . $5.99 5-9 . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . .20% off Pantry Moth Trap Kits Non-toxic, pesticide free, easy to use tent shape pantry moth trap with professional grade lure. Works up to 3 months within 10 to 12 feet of target area. Works best in areas with good air flow. Comes in three designs - Wood, Marble & Granite, and Andreas Canyon. PIT852 LIGHT & DARK WOOD 2/PK (0.25 lb). . . . . . . .$7.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PIT854 MARBLE & GRANITE 2/PK (0.25 lb). . . . . . . . .$7.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PIT857 NEW ANDREAS CANYON /PK2 (0.25 lb). . . . .$7.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Deciduous Fruit Fly Trap Kit Traps for Fruit & Nut Maggots 4-in-1 trap for Walnut Husk Fly, Cherry Fruit Fly, Blueberry Maggot, and Apple Maggot. Each kit contains two 5" × 9" double-sided yellow sticky boards and two “lures” which slowly release an attracting scent over a 10+ week period. For trapping out: use 3–5 traps/tree. For monitoring: use no less than 3 traps/orchard. Use Apple Scent Lure (PIT605) in each trap to increase the effectiveness of trapping Apple Maggot flies. PIT750 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Natural Catch Vinegar Fruit Fly Trap Trap for Drosophilid fruit flies. Manufacturer reports a reduction of fruit fly populations in supermarket produce applications by 70–80% within 14 days from installation. The trap is manufactured from plastics and contains a safe, low-toxic attractant made from acetic acid. Once flies are inside the trap, they drown in the liquid. Replace the trap once a month. PIT200 (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Stored Product Moth Trap Kit Pheromone, Lures and Traps Grain Moths Effective against the main pests of stored grain, beans and flour: Indian meal moth, Mediterranean flour moth, almond moth, tobacco moth and raisin moth. Set includes a Wing Trap & one 8 week lure. Suitable for home or commercial use. For monitoring, use 1 trap/30,000 cu ft; for trapping out, use 1–3 or more traps/3000 cu ft, depending on moth population. Service the traps twice a week to record catch data and remove insects. Use Stored Product Moth Lures (PIT135) for replacement lures. PIT130 WING TRAP W/LURE (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PV Pest Wizard® Seven Way Stored Product Trap Captures the 7 most common indoor insect pests (both moths and beetles) of stored products - Indian Meal Moth, Mediterranean Flour Moth, Raisin Moth, Tobacco Moth, Almond Moth, Cigarette Beetle, Warehouse Beetle. No separate lure is required. The multi component lure is evenly distributed in the glue, which allows you to separate the trap into smaller units. Simply peel the butcher paper off of the adhesive and deploy. Trap is perforated to create 3 equal segments for easy folding and/or separation into 3 smaller traps. Can be used flat and slid under cabinets or on edge, suspended, folded in a “U” shape, or formed into a delta shaped trap. Traps last about two weeks. PIT140 2 BAITED TRAPS/2 HANGERS (.33 lb) . . . . . .$12.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Clothes Moth Alert™ Lures and Traps Clothes Moths Great first-line defense against the moths that chew holes in wool clothing and carpets. This product is designed to alert you to a potential problem and will trap adult moths, not the larvae, which do the actual damage. Contains two traps and two 12 week lures. PIT150 PACK OF 2 (0.25 lb). . . . . . . . $7.99 10-49 . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . .20% off Fly, Ant, and Wasp Traps start on page 22. Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Insect Barriers Cutworm Shield™ Simple, ingenious, reusable, nontoxic cutworm control. 2" long plastic plant stem cover shaped like a big hair curler with a “wing.” Squeeze the wings to open the opposite side and slide it onto the plant stem. When wings are released the shield closes to completely cover the stem. Barrier prevents cutworms and other insects from getting to the stem at the soil level. ¾" diameter. PBR675 SHIELD (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.49 10-99 . . . . . . . 10% off 100+ . . . . . . . . . 20% off Slug Shield™ NEW One of the best eco-friendly and long-lasting solutions to garden slug and snail problems available today. This totally “green” product utilizes a unique geometric design and the protective properties of a specially woven metallic composition to protect plants from the devastating effects of garden slugs and snails. This is an effective natural pest deterrent that is suitable for organic gardening and achieves outstanding results. Simply wrap the coil around the base of the plant. Made in the USA. Two sizes - PBR640 is for plants up to 2” dia., PBR641 is for plants up to 4” dia. Expands with plant growth. PBR640 12 PACK FOR 2” DIA. PLANTS (0.1 lb) . . .$12.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PBR641 6 PACK FOR 4” DIA. PLANTS (0.1 lb) . . . . .$9.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Slug Saloon Slug, Earwig and Sowbug Trap is child and pet safe, with food grade bait. This rugged trap lasts for years. Use one trap/150– 200 sq ft with 1 tsp bait every 4 days. Very little maintenance required. Comes with 1 month supply of dry malt/yeast bait. 3-month refill available. PBR600 SALOON (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 PBR605 BAIT REFILL, 3 MONTH SUPPLY (0.5 LB). . $4.99 Sluggo® Mineral based Slug Bait Environmentally friendly slug and snail bait to be used on vegetables, fruit crops, outdoor ornamentals, greenhouses, lawns, etc. See full description pg. 42. Operator ID# is required for all California commercial growers for 25 lb. size. PMB803 1 LB BOTTLE (1.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 PMB804 2.5 LB JAR (2.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.99 PMB805 25 LB BAG (28 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.99 Sluggo Plus® Mineral based Slug Bait w/Spinosad This new formulation still controls slugs and snails, but now offers the additional benefit of also controlling earwigs, sow bugs (rolly poly), pill bugs and cut worms. See full description pg. 42. PMB814 2.5 LB JAR (2.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23.99 SLUG AND SNAIL CONTROL 31 A Barrier Today Will Keep The Maggots Away For Apple Trees Maggot Barriers For Fruit Trees Made of 100% earth tone nylon, similar to pantyhose, maggot barriers are a new concept to protect apples, pears and Asian pears from infestations of the apple maggot fly and codling moth. One easy application to fruitlets early in season is all that is needed. Eliminate use of plastic or paper bags, traps or pesticides. We are now offering a heavier weave (double the weight of the earlier version), which will provide much better protection against apple maggot and codling moth. 144 maggot barriers/bag. PBR692 TAN (0.5 lb) . . . . . . .$12.99 10+ . . . . . . .10% OFF Apple Maggot Traps (Reusable) Red plastic spheres that mimic apples and catch apple maggot flies on their sticky surfaces. Reusable, order in bulk or in kits. The kit contains everything you need to set up 3 complete traps; optional apple scent lure may be purchased separately. You may also order the spheres and sticky coating separately. For monitoring, use 1–2 traps/acre. Home gardeners, use about 1 trap/100 apples (2–6 traps per tree, one per dwarf tree). Set the traps out 3–4 weeks after petal fall (midJune). Note: Apple maggots are present but are not yet a significant problem in California. Codling moths are much more common. The damage is easy to distinguish. Apple maggots riddle the fruit, codling moths make an entry and exit hole. Apple Maggot Trap Kit Includes: 3 sturdy spheres, 3 wire hangers, 8 oz can of pesticide-free weather resistant Tangle-Trap sticky coating, brush applicator for sticky coating, and complete instructions. PIT601 PACK OF 3 (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off KIT COMPONENTS ARE ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY: Apple Maggot Trap Includes red sphere with wire hanger PIT602 (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Tangle Trap Insect Trap Coating 8 oz. can of sticky coating covers approximately 15 spheres. PIT603 8 OZ CAN (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 Optional Apple Scent Lure Use 1 lure for every 2–3 traps. PIT605 1 LURE (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off 32 FRUIT TREE PEST CONTROL Light Brown Apple Moth Kit Use these traps to monitor for the presence of LBAM in your yard and help reduce breeding by capturing the adult males. It is most important to put the trap up in early spring, when the adults begin mating and before they begin egg laying. If you are catching LBAM in the traps, it is important to keep trapping throughout the season. Lures last at least 30 days, longer in cooler weather. Contains 2 delta traps and 2 lures. PIT864 (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 10-49 . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off Confusion Pheromones ISOMATE-CTT Pheromone Mating Disruptors for Codling Moths Isomate CTT dispensers are similar to Isomate C+ in performance, general appearance and packaging. However, with Isomate CTT, each dispenser consists of 2 parallel tubes filled with pheromone and joined and sealed at the ends. The gap in the middle allows the Isomate CTT dispenser to form a loop that can easily and quickly be placed over the end of tree limbs or fruiting spurs (pictured). They are faster and more economical to apply than the traditional Isomate C+ dispensers and are applied at half the number per acre. They also contain 5% more pheromone and last 20 days longer. Use 200 of these new dual-lures per acre every 140 days (every 110 days in hot weather). Apply within one week of 90% petal fall. CA, AZ and NM growers may need 2 applications due to the length of their season. This is especially critical for late-maturing apples. Throughout the season, it is essential to monitor codling moth flights with the Supercharged Codling Moth Lures (replace every 4 weeks). Available each spring through May 31. Hoop applicator shown above is not commercially available, but can be easily fabricated. Operator ID# required for California commercial growers and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PIT691 400 LURE PACK (3.5 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $249.00 14+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $229.00 ISOMATE-C+ Pheromone Mating Disruptors for Codling Moths The C+ is the model previous to the CTT. The C+ has a long history of success around the world. It attaches by twisting around branches (pictured). Apply lures prior to first flight of moths in early spring. Place in the top 1-2 feet of tree canopy, using a pole applicator if needed. Apply 400 lures per acre, one application lasts 120 days or more in CA, 150+ in WA. C+ is a great option for small orchards or in situations where slipping the CTT over a branch is difficult or impossible. Use of this lure will greatly reduce or eliminate the need for other solutions or insecticides for codling moths on apples and pears. Operator ID# required for California commercial growers and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PIT690 400 LURE PACK (1.75 lb) . .$149.00 14+. . $129.00 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Codling Moth Virus CYD-X Infects and kills the larvae of codling moths Each virus particle is naturally microencapsulated within a protein occlusion body (OB) that protects it to some degree from degradation. Lab studies have determined that a dose of 1 to 2 OBs is all that is required to cause a lethal infection in half of the codling moth larvae tested. A single ounce of CYD-X biological insecticide contains nearly one trillion OBs. CydX should be applied at least twice during each larval generation. For homeowners: One teaspoon of CYD-X mixed with 5 gallons of water may be sprayed into the canopy of your apple trees to control codling moths. Commercial growers use 1-6 oz/acre per application. Must be refrigerated. Can only be shipped to: AZ,A R,CA,CO,GA,ID,IL,MD,MI,MN,MO,NC,NH,NJ, NY, OH,OR,PA,SC,TX,VA,VT,WA,WI. Operator ID# required for California commercial growers and all Nevada Co., CA residents for quart size only. PBI650 1.5 OZ (.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 PBI655 1 QT (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $379.00 PV Codling Moth Trap Kit Codling Moth Trap & Pheromone Lure Intended to help the home gardener trap out codling moths, the leading cause of wormy apples. The package contains two complete delta traps and two 8 week lures. The trap should be set out at bloom; use 2 traps per standard and 1 trap per dwarf tree. Replace the lure or put up a new trap after 8 weeks (and again after 16 weeks, for fall harvested apples). Replacement lures (PIT107) can be used to replenish your traps, but replacement sticky bottoms will not work with these disposable Delta traps. (Note: These are not intended for monitoring; commercial growers should see bulk traps). PIT103 PAIR OF TRAPS W/2 LURES (0.5 lb) . $9.99 10-49 . . . . . . . 10% off 50+ . . . . . . . . 20% off Tangle Guard Tree Wrap Tree Trunk Wrap Multi-Purpose Waterproof, extra strength, laminated 30 lb kraft paper. Paint it with Tree Tanglefoot to make low-cost tree collars or use it alone as a tree wrap to protect against sunscald, frost or rodent damage. PBR496 3" × 150' ROLL (2 lb) . . . . $16.99 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% OFF Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Protect Your Tender Trees Tree Guards Spiral Tree Guards 24" or 36" high, wrap-around tree protectors. Inexpensive, easy-to-use, and weather resistant. Remove and reinstall annually to avoid girdling. Perforated to prevent heat build-up. Protect plants from rabbits, mice, voles, other rodents, mechanical damage and sun scald. Use Tangle Guard Tree Wrap, and Tanglefoot against crawling insects. PBR680 24" TALL, PACK OF 5 (.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 PBR681 36" TALL, PACK OF 5 (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 BUY BIG, SAVE BIG Mix & Match Spiral Tree Guards 10-49 . . . 10% off 50-99 . . . .15% off 100+ . . . . 20% off Tree & Plant Guard Comes in two halves Helps to protect your trees and plants from pests and mechanical damage such as migrating and crawling caterpillars, rabbits and rodents, mowers and trimmers. Reduces disease by keeping harmful mulch and moisture away from bark. Reusable, long lasting and non-girdling. Handy indicator line for mulch depth. Facilitates watering. Guard measures 5½" inside diameter by 9½" tall and comes in two halves that are ready to snap together. PBR682 GUARD (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . $6.99 10-41 . . . . 10% off 42-83 . . . 15% off 84-125 . . . 20% off 126+. . . . 25% off Tanglefoot® Pre-Coated Sticky Tree Bands Prevent crawling insects from ascending trees, shrubs, vines and woody plants by forming a barrier they can’t cross. Common crawlers include ants, gypsy moths, cankerworms, pecan weevils, and codling moths. Adjustable to any size trunk between 2"–24"; multiple strips may be required. Use on smooth or rough bark trees; foam strips included if needed to snug band against tree. Each is 12" long. PBR497 PACK OF 6 (0.3 lb) . . .$17.99 10-47 . . . . 10% off 48+ . . .20% off Tree Tanglefoot® Pest Barrier Sticky barrier stops crawling insects. A legend in organic gardening, this longlasting, all natural, non-toxic sticky material does not dry out and is an effective barrier for all kinds of crawling insects including ants, earwigs, cockroaches, cankerworms and others. (Do not use for pheromone traps, due to the odor and do not apply directly to the bark of young trees—instead make a tree collar with Tangle Guard Tree Wrap). PBR805 15 OZ TUB (2 lb) . . . . . . $12.98 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% OFF PBR810 15 LB TUB (18 lb) . . . . . $129.00 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% OFF TREE GUARDS 33 Pest Control Solutions Chart This pest control solutions chart will help you to choose the product that most closely matches your needs. Find your pest problem at the top of the chart, chart cells in that column with a dot indicate that the product in that row is intended by the manufacturer to address that pest problem. Always check the product label and confirm that the product is allowed by your certifying agency. We do our best before publishing each catalog to update our solution charts with current status with OMRI, WSDA, CDFA and NOP. However, the status of any product can change at any time, so use this chart only as a guideline. If there is no part number listed there are several products available - search the title listed to find your options. 17 Actinovate 11 Avenger Beneficial Insects PWC654 WEB Bi-Carb Old-Fashioned Fungicides Bird Control Netting PFM570 45 PBR004 21 20 Bird Repellents & Scare Devices ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● PBT400 Burnout II Codling Moth Trap Kit PWC212 WEB Cutworm Shield PBR675 31 CYD-X PBI650 33 DeBug Turbo Deer Fencing PBT620 37 PBR950 13 Deer Off PBR905 13 Dipel DF PBI265 37 Ecotec G Evergreen Crop Protection EC 60-6 PBT801 37 PBT350 38 PWC WEB Flies Be Gone PIT940 23 ● Wood Fly Trap PIT950 23 ● 30 ● PIT103 Fruit Fly Traps PBT955 45 Garlic Barrier Gopher Bait PBT726 38 PAB110 17 Havahart Animal Traps ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 33 Fungastop ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 18 ● Hot Pepper Wax Insect Repellent PBT750 38 Insect Dust ** Insect Magnet PMB103 38 ● ● ● PBR840 24 ● ● Isomate CTT PIT691 32 ● Isomate CTT+C PIT690 32 ● Kaligreen PFM580 46 Kumulus DF Sulfur PFM620 46 ● Lime Sulfur Fungicide Liquid Fence Deer & Rabbit Repellent PFM877 46 ● ● PBR940 14 M-Pede Insecticidal Soap Liqui-cop PMB615 39 ● ● ● PFM320 46 Milky Spore Disease ** PBI700 39 Mole & Gopher Traps & Repellent ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 16 ● Monterey Garden Insect Spray Monterey Horticultural Oil PBI800 39 POP810 47 ● Monterey 70% Neem PBT936 38 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Entire contents © Copyright 2013 Peaceful Valley Farm Supply, Inc. All rights reserved. 34 ● ● ● ● Bugshooter Flamers ● ● 20 37 Algae Weeds PBI782 PFM1000 ANIMALS MSC Mice/Rats PAGE NUMBER Agrimycin DISEASES Ants Aphids Apple Maggots Caterpillars Chinch Bugs Cockroaches Codling Moths Colorado Potato Beetle Corn Earworms Cucumber Beetles Cut Worms Earwigs/Sowbugs Fleas Flea Beetles Flies and Fruit Flies Fungus Gnats Grasshoppers Grubs Japanese Beetles Leafhoppers Leafminers Loopers Mealybugs Mites Mosquitoes Nematodes Oriental Fruit Moth Psyllids Scale Slugs/Snails Stored Grain Pests Termites Thrips Whiteflies Yellowjackets/Wasps Anthracnose Bacterial Spot/Blight Botrytis Brown Rot Damping Off Fireblight Peach Leaf Curl Powdery Mildew Birds Deer Gophers/Moles PART NUMBER INVERTEBRATE PESTS PEST CONTROL SOLUTIONS CHART ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ** NOT FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com 39 ● PBI220 39 ● Multiple Catch Mouse Trap PAT016 18 Mulches ● WEB ● PFM1301 46 Mycotrol O PBI079 40 ● Neemix 4.5 Nolo Bait PBT776 40 ● PBI600 40 Orange Guard PBT500 40 Organic JMS Stylet Oil POP900 47 Organocide Pantry Moth Trap POP251 41 PIT852 30 Mycostop Biofungcide Parasitic Nematodes 8-10 Pheromone Lures ● PBR912 14 ISO851 WEB Pyganic Raticator Plus PBT329 41 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 27 Plantskydd Repellents Pond Clarifiers ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● PAT011 19 Regalia PFM1200 47 Root Guard Gopher Baskets PBR508 16 ● Ro-pel Animal & Rodent Repellent PBR850 14 ● ● ● Safer Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Safer Caterpillar Killer Liquid PMB110 PBI291 41 41 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● PBT445 41 Safer Caterpillar Killer Dust Safer Garden Fungicide 41 PFM672 47 Safer 3 in 1 PBT945 41 ● Safer Insecticidal Soap Safer Yard & Garden Insect Killer PMB600 39 ● ● PBT412 42 ● ● ● ● Serenade Biofungicide Slug Saloon PFM925 47 PBR600 42 Sluggo Sluggo Plus PMB803 42 PMB814 42 Sonata Biofungicide Spinosad Entrust 80 WP PFM930 47 PBI400 42 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 28 ● ● PBR497 33 Stored Product Moth Trap Kit PIT130 31 Sucrashield PBT790 42 Surround WP Tangleguard Tree Wrap PMB380 43 PBR496 33 ● Terro Ant Bait PMB350 43 ● THAT Sulfur PFM600 43 Tree Guards PBR682 33 Tree Tanglefoot Pest Barrier PBR805 33 Trilogy PBT930 43 Vectobac WDG Victor Fly Strips PBI216 43 PIT900 23 Waspinator PIT925 24 Weed Zap PWC230 WEB Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 ● ● PMB101 Sticky Traps ● ● Safer EndALL Sticky Pre-Coated Tree Bands Algae Weeds PBI230 Mosquito Control Floating Donuts Mice/Rats Mosquito Barrier ANIMALS MSC Ants Aphids Apple Maggots Caterpillars Chinch Bugs Cockroaches Codling Moths Colorado Potato Beetle Corn Earworms Cucumber Beetles Cut Worms Earwigs/Sowbugs Fleas Flea Beetles Flies and Fruit Flies Fungus Gnats Grasshoppers Grubs Japanese Beetles Leafhoppers Leafminers Loopers Mealybugs Mites Mosquitoes Nematodes Oriental Fruit Moth Psyllids Scale Slugs/Snails Stored Grain Pests Termites Thrips Whiteflies Yellowjackets/Wasps Anthracnose Bacterial Spot/Blight Botrytis Brown Rot Damping Off Fireblight Peach Leaf Curl Powdery Mildew Birds Deer Gophers/Moles PAGE NUMBER DISEASES PART NUMBER INVERTEBRATE PESTS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● PEST CONTROL SOLUTIONS CHART 35 Insecticides Some Natural Alternatives “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them.” Natural Insecticide Glossary Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) There is a concern that the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) genetically engineered into GMO corn, which is killing monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects, is the same Bt that organic gardeners have used for years. This is not true. The Bt sprays that we sell contain Bt bacteria spores that are naturally encapsulated in a matrix that allows the toxin of the Bt to be released only when it is ingested by an organism with an alkaline pH gut, including the targeted Lepidoptera order. Although monarch butterflies belong to the Lepidoptera order, organic gardeners only spray Bt on specific crops, such as tomatoes, that are not normally food for wild butterflies. (Monarch butterflies specifically need milkweed.) Also, the Bt spray that we sell degrades quickly in sunlight, so even if a butterfly consumed the recently sprayed pollen of a tomato, there would only be a few days when it might consume the active Bt. By far the most-used biological insecticides are Bts. Bt is a naturally occurring bacteria with many powerful insect-specific strains. Like other biologicals, Bts biodegrade in sunlight and may require reapplication. Biological Insecticides “Biologicals” are naturally-occurring insecticidal organisms, usually bacteria, which attack only specific pests. Biologicals are, and always have been, central to organic pest control because they are highly effective, insect-specific, biodegradable and nontoxic to humans, animals, beneficial insects and the environment. They will not cause secondary pest outbreaks. Biologicals are the foremost organic choice for the control of many pests, such as caterpillars, grasshoppers, fungus gnats, fire blight, and more. Biologicals work best if the pH of your spray water is between 5 and 6, and if they are applied in early morning or late afternoon. The addition of a spreader/sticker such as NuFilm (see Foliar Spray Enhancers) will significantly extend the life of many biologicals such as Bt. However, they are still short-lived in sunlight and may require reapplication under heavy pest pressure. 36 NATURAL INSECTICIDES Botanical Insecticides/Fungicides Made from plants which are shown to have pesticide qualities. Generally, some of these materials, while safer to the user and the environment than chemical pest controls, are very strong and should be used as a last resort. Used inappropriately, these stronger botanicals, like pyrethrin, can cause more trouble than they relieve by upsetting your biological balance and triggering secondary pest outbreaks. For severe or transitional situations they can be fully warranted on a temporary basis. Use a respirator, protective clothing, and follow the label instructions exactly. Neem Extracts This botanical insecticide is extracted from the seed of the tropical neem tree. The active ingredient, Azadirachtin, repels, prevents molting and suppresses feeding. Does not harm humans, birds, plants, or earthworms. Neem has been used for centuries against aphids, whiteflies, thrips, hornworms, leafminers, gypsy moths, weevils, webworms, loopers, sawflies and more. Neem is most effective against insects which pass through all stages of metamorphosis. Use as a last resort. Neem extract can harm beneficial insects. Neem Oil: Broad Spectrum Insecticide/Miticide A unique, broad-spectrum pesticide which acts as an insecticide, fungicide, and miticide. As fungicides, they are most effective when used as a preventative or when disease pressure is light. Works by coating plant surfaces, therefore preventing fungal spore germination and killing external fungi on leaf surfaces. Thorough coverage is important. As an insecticide/miticide, use when insect/mite pressure is light to moderate. Suffocates insects and mites on contact and is especially effective on whiteflies, aphids and other soft bodied insects. Also acts as a repellent. Since this product is an oil, it can also kill bees if they are exposed to direct treatment so we recommend applying this product when they are not visiting your plants. Oil products Can be used as dormant oils, growing-season sprays, or spray adjuvants for smothering such pests as overwintering scales, mites, aphids, and peach twig borer. May be unnecessary for most small scale users unless past experience has indicated a serious problem with these pests. There are many orchards which are doing well and have never been sprayed with oils. In commercial applications or serious pest outbreaks, the use of oils may prove necessary. Pyrethrins This broad-spectrum, contact-kill insecticide is an extract of the crushed, dried flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, a perennial daisy-like plant from Kenya. Pyrethrin has at least 6 active insecticidal qualities. It is known for its unique “knock-down” quality which stuns flying insects, causing them to quickly fall to the ground. Pyrethrin is also called an “exciter’’ because it gets insects out of protected hiding spots by irritation, exposing them to predators and bringing them into contact with the spray. Insects have never developed resistance to it in over 100 years of use. Pyrethrin is used against a wide range of insects including ants, aphids, army worms, beetles (asparagus, blister, cucumber, Colorado potato, flea, Mexican bean), cabbage loopers, caterpillars, cockroaches, earwigs, fleas, flies, harlequin bugs, fruit flies, leafrollers, leafhoppers, mosquitoes, psyllids, thrips, ticks, whiteflies, & more. Pyrethrin is toxic to fish and has some ill effect on beneficials. However, for the user, it is far safer than chemicals and is one of the safest botanicals available. Quickly broken down in the sunlight, so it has a short residual in the field. For this reason it may require repeated applications. Spinosad A nerve and stomach poison derived via fermentation from the naturally occurring bacterium Saccharopolyspora spinosa. New chemistry represents an alternative to Bt for worm control and offers excellent control of targeted pests and low toxicity to nontarget organisms, including most beneficial insects. It has a low mammalian toxicity and helps conserve beneficials. More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Keep The Bugs Off! Natural Insecticides Bugshooter Citric Acid Insecticide This citric-acid-based pest control is made of natural lemon components with clove oil, peppermint oil and ammonium lauryl sulfate, which kills insects upon contact. Use to control all kinds of insects including ants, fire ants, aphids, loopers, caterpillars, earwigs, cucumber beetles, cutworms, flea beetles, leafhoppers, Japanese beetles, mites, snails, slugs, scales and whiteflies. Use 27 tbs (14 oz) per gal/water. Can be sprayed on garden plants and houseplants. Spray upper and lower leaf surfaces until runoff occurs. Repeat treatment as needed. This pest control is exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & California EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. PBT400 32 OZ (4 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Debug Turbo Broad Spectrum Insecticide Debug Turbo is a broad-spectrum insecticide that controls many insects, nematodes, mites and fungal diseases in vegetables plants, fruits, trees, roses and ornamentals. It is the only neem product that has a combination of Neem oil Margosa, several triterpenoids, and Azadirachtin at a high concentration of 66.5% and a synergist. It is about 5 times more potent than its predecessor product Agroneem Plus and is cheaper per acre. As a preventative, mix 8-24 fl. oz in 50-100 gallons of water or sufficient amount of water to ensure total foliar coverage. For standard application, use 16-32 fl. oz, in 100 gallons of water. For greenhouse crops use a 0.5%-1% (.60 oz-1.25 oz /gal) and completely drench plants. For nematode control, use 52 oz-104 oz in 500-1500 gallons of water per acre as a drench or drip. For smaller growers, use 1-2 tbs per gal, depending on the level of infestation. Operator I.D.# is required for all California commercial growers. PBT620 QUART (3 lb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.99 Dipel DF Biological Insecticide Bt for commercial growers. Dust-free, contains 54%, 32,000 I.U./mg of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki and 46% inerts. Dry flowable granules dissolve readily in water. Effective against a wide variety of worms and caterpillar larvae including tent caterpillars, inch worms, gypsy moth larvae, tomato hornworm, cabbageworm, corn earworm, European corn borer, oak worm, webworm, and more. Use ¼–2 lb/acre. Operator I.D.# is required for all California commercial growers. PBI265 1 LB BAG (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.99 Ecotec G Botanical Insecticide Ecotec G controls certain pests attacking the roots of various field crops and vegetables such as beets, turnips, mustard, endive, lettuce, carrots, brassicas, potatoes, onions, garlic, corn, tomatoes and melons. Contains clove, cinnamon, and thyme oils. Effective against cutworms, wireworms, symphylans, and various types of root maggots. Depending on crop, target pest and the level of infestation, rate of application is 14-28 lbs as a band treatment/acre. Applications for control of labeled pests should be thoroughly incorporated into soil during and after planting according to soil incorporation guidelines. This pest control is exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & California EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. PBT801 20 LB BAG (22 lb.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.99 Items with OMRI, WSDA and NOP symbols are subject to change. Verify status at www.omri.org, www.agr.wa.gov, www.ams.usda.gov/nop, or your certifying agency. Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 You Might Also Be Interested In Bat House Multi-Chamber Bats consume massive quantities of flying insects, especially mosquitoes, cucumber beetles, and codling moths. Provide a habitat for them and they will patrol for you. Ideally, a bat house should be located near water, in an unobstructed spot 12’ to 15’ high, facing east or southeast, so the house will warm up quickly in the morning. Bat houses are bottomless and have ⅛” black plastic mesh attached to the inside of the outer walls to which the bats cling. 11” wide x 3½” deep x 17¼” tall, with room for 50 bats. Mounting brackets and complete information included. No maintenance required. A big brown bat can eat 3000-7000 mosquitoes every night. Try that with an electronic bug zapper! PBE805 (9 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 COMES IN PLAIN WHITE, SHOWN DECORATED HERE. Totally Green Birdhouse Made from 100% recycled paper, laminated into a strong board! 1 1/4” hole attracts wrens, tufted titmice, chickadees and nuthatches. Airy weatherproof design. After the nesting season it is totally biodegradable. Roof is 9” long x 6¾” across. 8½” tall overall. Fun to assemble. Decorate the birdhouse any way you want. Makes a great gift! Comes in an attractive flat envelope, 15” x 13”, with lots of information about birds and the environment. Good assembly instructions included. Comes in plain white, shown decorated here. PBE830 (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 More product info online .com NATURAL INSECTICIDES 37 Evergreen Crop Protection EC60-6 Pyrethrin Botanical Insecticide Evergreen is used against all the insects mentioned in the Pyrethrins overview on pg. 36 and is registered for use on most crops, harvested fruits, stored products and livestock, pets and poultry. Use at 1-2 tsp/gal or 10-24 oz/acre. Contains 6% Pyrethrins, 60% PBO, 34% inerts. Also contains petroleum distillates. PBO may not be appropriate for organic use. Operator ID# is required for all California commercial growers. PBT350 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109.00 Garlic Barrier Ag+ Botanical Repellent from Garlic Garlic is well-known for its insectrepellent and fungicidal properties. This specially processed all-natural garlic concentrate is odorless minutes after it is applied, even indoors. It will not affect the taste of edible plants. Garlic repels, rather than kills insects, so it is important to apply before they have taken up residence. It can be applied in most cases 10–12 times per season for quarts and 4–6 times per season for gallons. Do not use just before or during pollination or bees will avoid the plants! Mix the quart size Garlic Barrier with water at a ratio of 1:10. Quarts cover 15,000 sq ft. The gallon size is concentrated and can cover as much as 10–12 acres; use at a 1:100 ratio. Exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & California EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. PBT726 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 PBT727 GALLON (11 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.99 Monterey 70% Neem Oil Concentrate Broad spectrum fungicide/insecticide and miticide. OMRI listed and labeled to control many insects and diseases. Fungicide Use: For prevention and control of Black Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Needle Rust, Downy Mildew, Spider Mites, Aphids, Whiteflies, Twig and Tip Blight, Anthracnose, Scab and Flower, Botrytis, and Alternaria. For use on Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Roses, Houseplants, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs. Use 2 Tbl per gallon and apply every 7-14 days. Insecticide/miticide Use: Apply at first sign of insects/mites. For control of aphids, spider mites, scale, whiteflies, beetles, leafrollers, and other insect pests. 70% NEEM OIL is most effective when applied every 7 to 14 days. For heavy insect populations, spray on a 7 day schedule. Labeled for use on: Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Spices, Roses, Houseplants, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs. Use 2-4 Tbl per gallon. Active Ingredient: Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil 70%. PBT936 PINT (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 38 NATURAL INSECTICIDES Gnatrol WDG Gnatrol is a highly selective, biological larvicide (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) for use in greenhouses to control fungus gnat larvae. It may be used on a wide variety of ornamentals, as well as all bulb crops, bedding plants and vegetable sets. Once the larvae have ingested Gnatrol, they become paralyzed, stop feeding immediately and die— usually within 24 hours. Gnatrol is now available in a water dispersible granule (WDG) formulation that will not leave a residue and is easier to measure for increased application accuracy. For light infestations, use 3.2 - 6.4 oz/ gal applied as a soil drench. Use 13-16 oz/gal for heavy infestations. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBI096 16 LB TUB (18 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399.00 Hot Pepper Wax Botanical Insect Repellent Capsaicin, the active ingredient in cayenne pepper, is a lethal metabolic stimulant for many soft-bodied insects. Formulated with paraffin wax which sticks to insects and to plant foliage, repelling aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, cabbage loopers and beet army worms within 24 hours of contact. Also an antitranspirant and protects plants from summer desiccation. Does not affect the plant’s internal flavor, because it is not absorbed, and any material left on the outside can be easily washed off with warm water so it can be used on the day of harvest. This product is registered for use on vegetables and citrus. Apply with a sprayer (not through irrigation systems). Repeat, if necessary, once a week for 2–3 weeks. Contains 0.00018% Capsaicin, and other Capsaicinoids. Cannot ship to: AL, AK, AZ, AR, DC, GA, HI, IL, LA, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, RI, SD, TX, UT, DC, WV & WY. PBT750 PINT CONCENTRATE (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.99 PBT754 GALLON CONCENTRATE (11 lb) . . . . . . . . . .$39.99 Insect Dust Diatomaceous Earth Kills Insects By Dessication Comprised of diatomaceous earth, which is made of fossilized water plants so tiny and sharp that they lacerate the insect body and cause death by dehydration within 48 hours. Because it works mechanically upon the insects, they won’t develop immunity. It may be safely applied indoors or outdoors, around home foundations, in corners and crevices inside. So safe you can actually rub it into your dog or cat’s fur. If you apply with a duster, wear protective gear to avoid inhaling dust. Not effective when wet, but regains effectiveness when it dries out. Controls ants, fleas, ticks, cockroaches, earwigs, slugs, beetles, silverfish and more. Treats 1800 sq ft. Not registered for sale in CA. PMB103 4.4 LB BAG (5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Insecticidal Soap Soap Insecticides For Home & Farm Monterey Garden Insect Spray Spinosad A staple in organic pest control derived from potassium salts and is totally biodegradable as well as environmentally safe. It works as a smothering and desiccating agent on a wide variety of insects: aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, scales, leafhoppers, grasshoppers, earwigs and others. Since it works on contact, it must be sprayed directly onto the pest. Do not spray foliage in full sun; spray in early morning or in the evening when temperatures are below 85°. Be sure to spray the undersides of leaves. Apply at the rate of 4–6 Tbs (2.5 fl oz)/gal of water or 2 gal/100 gal of water per acre. Hard water reduces the soap’s effectiveness. If your water is hard, you must use a water conditioner or softener such as Natur’l Oil (see Fungicides section) which enhances its absorption. 49% potassium salts of fatty acids, 51% inert. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents for 2.5 gallon size. Safer® Insect Killing Soap, Concentrate II PMB600 PINT (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.49 M-Pede, Concentrate (Grower version of Safer Insect Killing Soap) PMB615 2.5 GALLON (28 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.99 Use on vegetable and fruit crops, ornamentals, and turf to control caterpillars as well as beetles, leafminers, thrips, Colorado potato beetles, fire ants and more! Use 2 oz/gal water. It works primarily through ingestion and contact action, therefore proper application is essential. Treat plants when pest populations are manageable and before extensive damage occurs. This should provide control through a cessation of feeding within hours of application but may take 3–10 days for the bacteria to totally kill certain insects and before full effect occurs on the pest population. Works best in moist, humid conditions. Offers low toxicity to non target pests, including most beneficials. PBI800 PINT (1.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.99 PBI805 1 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 PBI810 1 GALLON (10 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.99 Milky Spore Disease Biological Control For Japanese Beetles Milky Spore Disease attacks and kills Japanese Beetle grubs in the soil, requiring only an application every 10–15 years. Spores multiply inside the grubs and when the grub infestation subsides, the spores lie dormant in the soil, waiting for subsequent populations. Milky Spore Disease takes 2–3 years to achieve complete control and should be supplemented during this time with Japanese Beetle traps, which trap out adult beetles or parasitic nematodes. Best control occurs on nontilled soil. Apply it at 10 oz/2500 sq ft. Not registered for sale in California. Available in 5–10 acre sizes. Call for quote. PBI700 10 OZ (1 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 Mosquito Bt Floating Donuts Bt for mosquitoes (small areas) Donut-shaped, floating “briquettes” release Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis over a 30-day period to kill mosquito larvae in standing water. Use 1 donut per 100 sq ft of water surface. PBI220 PK OF 6 (0.5 lb). . . . . $11.99 PBI210 PK OF 20 (1.5 lb) . . . . $24.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Mosquito Barrier Botanical Mosquito Repellent Enjoy being out in your mosquito-free lawn or garden with the help of this very strong liquid garlic repellent. The garlic smell dissipates within minutes while the natural sulfur in garlic continues to repel mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and fleas. Safe around children and pets. Kills mature mosquitoes on contact and suffocates larvae in standing water within 24 hours. Use a heavy mist spray on grass, ornamentals, flowers, vegetable plants (does not make food plants taste garlicky), up into lower tree limbs, under porches, standing water and along pond and creek banks. Cover all foliage completely including underside of leaves. Per gallon of water, mix 2-4 oz Mosquito Barrier, 3 Tbs canola or other natural oil, and 1 Tbs insecticidal soap (if hard water). The average home will use 2 qts–1 gal in 4 applications (spray every 3 weeks) per mosquito season. This pest control is exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & CA EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. PBI230 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 Mosquito Trap With Pheromones Mosquitoes are known to transmit diseases such as Equine Encephalitis, West Nile Virus and others. When they bite an animal or bird infected with a disease, they go to lay eggs and come back to bite again. It is this second bite that transmits diseases. The Oak Stump Mosquito Trap attracts, catches and kills mosquitoes when they try to lay eggs, thus preventing that second “disease ridden” bite. Our trap uses a mosquito egg pheromone lure which mosquitoes use to mark special egg-laying places. This “locator” biochemical draws mosquitoes into the trap, but they cannot find the exit and will eventually tire and drown in the liquid. Traps are reusable, non-toxic, and safe for the environment. Lure lasts about 4-6 weeks. Keep out of reach of children and pets. PIT505 TRAP WITH LURE (.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off PIT506 REPLACEMENT LURE (.1 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% off 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20% off NATURAL INSECTICIDES 39 Mycotrol O Biological Beauveria Bassiana This biological insecticide contains the fungus, Beauveria bassiana, which works to control aphids, armyworms, thrips, cutworms, leafhoppers, loopers, mites, whiteflies, psyllids, mealybugs, borers, beetles, weevils, grasshoppers flea beetles, and more. It works primarily through ingestion and contact action, therefore proper application is essential. Treat plants when pest populations are manageable and before extensive damage occurs. This should provide control through a cessation of feeding within hours of application but may take 7-10 days for the fungus to totally kill certain insects and before full effect occurs on the pest population. Works best in moist, humid conditions. Labeled for a wide variety of crops including vegetables, fruits, berries and nuts, vines, lawns and ornamentals. As with any broad spectrum pesticide, use sparingly to avoid harming beneficial insects. Use rate is from .25 to 1 qt per acre. For smaller scale use, a quart (in 100 gal of water) per acre is the equivalent of 1 tsp per gallon. Shake vigorously before use and continue to agitate during use. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBI079 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.99 Neemix 4.5 This broad spectrum IGR (insect growth regulator) insecticide kills or repels a variety of insect pests, including whiteflies, leafminers, aphids, beetles, grubs and weevils, caterpillars and diamondback moths. It controls insect larvae, when ingested or by contact, by interfering with the insect’s ability to molt. It also reduces damage by repelling and deterring feeding of all stages of the insect. Start applying at first sign of insect presence. Contains 4.5% azadirachtin. Use 4-16 oz/acre in sufficient water to assure adequate coverage. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBT776 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$199.00 Items with OMRI, WSDA and NOP symbols, while current at catalog printing, are subject to change. Verify current status by checking OMRI’s website, www.omri.org, WSDA’s website, www.agr.wa.gov or NOP regulations at www.ams.usda.gov/nop, or by calling your certifying agency. 40 NATURAL INSECTICIDES Nolo Bait Biological Bait For Grasshopper Control This bran bait is not harmful to animals, people, plants and other insects, but kills most species of grasshoppers by infecting them with Nosema locustae, a parasitic protozoa. Grasshoppers will spread the disease among themselves by eating sick hoppers and by laying infected eggs. Apply early in the season, as the over-wintering grasshoppers emerge. Two to three weeks may be required for initial effect. Broadcast 1–2 lb/ acre around the entire infested area, as well as outlying areas such as drying grasses and fields. Heavy infestations may require repeated applications. Nolo Bait has a short shelf life. While product is viable for 90 days after the label date, use as soon as possible. The manufacturer only warrants that the product will be viable upon arrival as subsequent storage conditions can cause product damage. Store in a cool, (42°F is optimal) dry, place until you are ready to apply it. Do not apply to standing water. Can only be shipped to the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, MI, MO, MT, NE, NM, NC, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. for sizes greater than 5 lbs. PBI600 1 LB (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19.99 PBI610 5 LB (7 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49.99 PBI612 10 LB (12 lb) (Ships direct from supplier; cannot ship via USPS) . . . . .$59.98 PBI615 25 LB (27 lb) (Ships direct from supplier; cannot ship via USPS) . . . . $99.98 Orange Guard® Botanical Insecticide Derived from orange peel extract, its active ingredient is d-Limonene. May be used around food, humans and pets. Home & Garden Ant Control Broad spectrum pest control! May be used for many pests including ants, roaches, fleas and silverfish. Apply to pet bedding to control fleas. Orange Guard kills insects on contact. May be used indoors or outdoors and has a pleasant orange fragrance. PBT500 32 OZ READY-TO-USE (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 PBT505 GALLON W/ SPRAY NOZZLE (10 lb). . . . . . .$29.99 More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Organocide™ Botanical Insecticide Sesame & fish oil disease and insect control, Organocide™ is an insecticide for eggs, larvae and nymphs of insects as well as the adults of soft-bodied insects. Controls a wide range of insects. Also controls certain fungal diseases like powdery mildew, black spot, and citrus greasy spot. Consisting of 5% sesame oil and 92% fish oil, synergy between the oils for improved insect and disease control. Organocide™ has a higher degree of safety to most plants than petroleum oils, even when applied on the hottest days. Use 1–2 gal/100 gal of water or 2 oz/gal of water. This pest control is exempt from registration and reporting under the Federal & CA EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. POP251 24 OZ RTU (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 POP250 QUART (2.75 lb) Concentrate . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.99 POP260 2.5 GALLON (24 lb) Concentrate . . . . . . . .$109.00 Pyganic Botanical Pyrethrum Insecticide PyGanic contains a pyrethrum formula specifically developed for use on organic crops and ornamentals. It provides rapid knockdown and killing of more than 40 plant pests, as well as causing insects and mites to flush from hiding. Pests controlled include aphids, whiteflies, beetles, caterpillars, cucumber beetles, flea beetles, Harlequin bugs, thrips, earwigs and more. PyGanic is approved for use on over 200 fruits and vegetables and may be applied on the day of harvest. Also registered as a livestock and poultry spray. Non-persistent in the environment. Operator ID# is required for all California commercial growers. PYGANIC EC 1.4 II Apply 1–4 pints/acre, 1–2 oz/gal water. PBT329 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.99 PBT330 GALLON (11 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $209.00 PYGANIC EC 5.0 II Apply 4½–18 oz/acre, 1½–3 tsp/gal water. PBT335 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$169.00 Safer® 3-In-1 Concentrate II This insecticide, miticide, and fungicide, Safer® Brand 3-In-1 Concentrate can be used to kill insect and mite pests and to prevent and control fungal disease. Safer® Brand 3-In-1 Concentrate contains sulfur and insect killing soap derived from natural fats and plant oils. It can be applied directly to fruits and vegetables up to the day before harvest. PBT945 32 OZ CONCENTRATE (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Safer® Ant & Crawling Insect Killer Formulated with selected baits to enhance the effectiveness of the diatomaceous earth. Insects come into contact with the powder, ingest it and literally dry up and die within 48 hours. It is odorless, nonstaining and remains effective in the control of insects as long as it is kept dry. Registered for indoor use on cockroaches, ants, earwigs, silverfish, crickets, millipedes and centipedes. Registered for outdoor use on earwigs, ants, crickets, slugs, millipedes and centipedes. PMB110 7 OZ (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.49 Safer® Caterpillar Spray & Dust Bt for home gardeners. Less concentrated, homescale version of Dipel DF, but in convenient liquid spray concentrate or ready-to-use dusting powder. Use in late afternoon or on cloudy days as Bt breaks down in sunlight. After ingesting the treated portion of the leaf, caterpillars stop feeding within a few hours and death occurs in a few days. Can be used the same day as harvest, and does not harm beneficial insects. Effective against a wide variety of worms and caterpillar larvae including tent caterpillars, inch worms, gypsy moth larvae, tomato hornworm, cabbageworm, corn earworm, oakworm, webworm, and more. Use 1–2 tsp concentrate/gal. water. Dust adheres best when plants are moist. PBI291 SAFER CATERPILLAR KILLER, 8 FLUID OZ (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.99 PMB101 SAFER GARDEN DUST, 8 OZ (.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Safer® Endall Insect Killer This ready-to-use spray can be used to kill insects in all stages! Kills 45 different insects including aphids, various beetles (including Japanese beetles), caterpillars and larvae (including gypsy moth caterpillars and tent caterpillars), harlequin bugs, leafhoppers, whiteflies, mealybugs and stink bugs. Best used on ornamentals, trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables, flowers and houseplants. Contains Potassium Salts of Fatty Acids (1.00%), Clarified Hydrophobic Extract of Neem Oil (0.900%) and organic Pyrethrin (0.012%) as active ingredients. It can be used up to the day of harvest. This is one of the most useful, economical and convenient insect killer products on the market! PBT445 READY-TO-USE 32 OZ (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 NATURAL INSECTICIDES 41 Safer® Yard & Garden Insect Killer II This combination of natural pyrethrum and Safer soap contains no PBOs and is used for quick knock-down and broad-spectrum control on most vegetable and ornamental crops. This is a contact spray which must be applied directly to the insect to be effective. Registered for control of aphids, whiteflies, earwigs, asparagus, bean, flea, cucumber, Colorado potato beetles, for cabbage loopers and worms, tomato hornworm, leafhoppers, gypsy and diamond-back moth larvae, tent caterpillars, and more. In addition, the concentrate is registered on fruits, nuts and on lawns (for chinch bugs, lawn moths, sod webworm and army worms). READY-TO-USE (.01% pyrethrins, 1% potassium salts of fatty acids, 98.99% inerts) PBT412 32 OZ (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Liquid Fence Garden Insect Killer NEW Liquid Fence Garden Insect Killer, Ready To Use is labeled to kill on contact: Whiteflies, Aphids, Thrips, Colorado Potato Beetles, Potato Leafhoppers, Mites, Mealybugs, Scales and more! For use up to and including day of harvest. OMRI listed. Made with botanical oils and labeled as safe for use around kids, pets and wildlife – just spray to apply. The orbital sprayer feature enables easy upside-down spraying for recommended under-leaf coverage. Liquid Fence Garden Insect Killer comes with a 100% Moneyback Guarantee. PBI825 (2.25 lb) . . . . .$9.99 Sucrashield This botanical miticide and insecticide is a broad spectrum, highly-effective insecticide with fast acting control of a wide range of soft bodied insects including aphids, mites and thrips. Its newly developed chemistry has no known resistance. Spray/Treat your plants or crop and harvest or eat the same day. Derived from common sources such as corn, sugar cane, sugar beets and honey. Harmless to most beneficial insects, SucraShield offers choice control across a remarkably wide range of applications including row crops, ornamentals, greenhouse, and nursery. Use at 0.8% - 1.0% dilution rate (2-2.5 Tbs/ gal or 1 gallon/100 gallons) Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBT790 PINT (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 PBT795 GALLON (10 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.99 42 NATURAL INSECTICIDES Sluggo® Mineral based Slug Bait Environmentally friendly slug and snail bait to be used on vegetables, fruit crops, outdoor ornamentals, greenhouses, lawns, etc. Unique blend of iron phosphate and bait additives compressed into easyto-use pellets. Once ingested, the slugs and snails will stop feeding and begin to die in 3–6 days. Scatter Sluggo on the soil around or near plants to be protected. Apply bait at 24–44 lb/acre or 1 lb/1000 sq ft. It will remain effective even after irrigation or rain. Operator ID# is required for all California commercial growers for 25 lb size. PMB803 1 LB BOTTLE (1.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 PMB804 2.5 LB JAR (2.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.99 PMB805 25 LB BAG (28 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.99 Sluggo Plus® Mineral based Slug Bait w/Spinosad This new formulation of Sluggo containing iron phosphate and spinosad will still control slugs and snails, but now offers the additional benefit of also controlling earwigs, sow bugs (rolly poly), pill bugs and cut worms. Sluggo Plus is a smaller light green pellet and can be used on ornamentals, vegetables, fruit trees, berries, turf and in non-commercial greenhouses. Scatter the bait at ½–1 lb. per 1,000 sq.ft. around and near the plants to be protected. PMB814 2.5 LB JAR (2.75 lb) . . $23.99 Slug Saloon Slug, Earwig and Sowbug Trap is child and pet safe, with food grade bait. This rugged trap lasts for years. Use one trap/150–200 sq ft with 1 tsp bait every 4 days. Very little maintenance required. Comes with 1 month supply of dry malt/yeast bait. 3-month refill available. PBR600 SALOON (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 PBR605 BAIT REFILL, 3 MONTH SUPPLY (0.5 lb) . . . $4.99 Spinosad Entrust 80 WP Biological Insecticide Dry formulation of spinosad labeled for cole crops, corn, cucurbits, fruiting and leafy vegetables, pome fruits, potatoes, stone fruits, strawberries, bushberries and cranberries. Controls caterpillars, certain beetles, thrips and leafminers, including many pests prone to resistance problems such as diamondback moth, cabbage looper, fall armyworm and Colorado potato beetle. For Colorado potato beetle, use only every other year to help prevent resistance. Apply ½–2 oz per acre. Note: Toxic to bees. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBI400 1 LB (2 lb). . . . . . .SPECIAL ORDER CALL FOR PRICE More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Surround WP Crop Protectant Protect against insects, disease & sunburn. Derived from kaolin clay, forms a barrier film that acts as a broad spectrum crop protectant. Kaolin clay coats the plants with a white powder film that acts in several ways to deter pests, creating a hostile environment for insects and mites. Particles adhere to insects acting as a strong irritant and the film creates a physical barrier to insects like psylla. It is porous, allowing the important processes of gas exchange. Needs to be applied before pests arrive. Must be mixed well before application. Sprayer with continuous agitation is recommended. Use 50 lb/acre or ½ lb/gallon water. Reapplication is required every 7–21 days. Use on trees such as apples, pears, peaches, citrus, berries and some field crops. May be used for Japanese beetles, leaf rollers, mites, thrips, codling moth, psylla, flea beetles, leaf hoppers, etc. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PMB380 25 LB BAG (28 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37.99 Indoor Terro® Boric Acid Ant Bait Highly effective for eliminating sweetfeeding ants. Ants carry the bait back to the nest, eliminating the entire colony. Contains boric acid and sugar in a liquid solution that can be applied on cardboard squares (included) using the handy squeeze bottle. Also available in pre-filled bait stations. BAIT PMB350 2 OZ BAIT (0.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.99 Bait Stations Contains 6 pre-filled, easy-to-use bait stations. PMB355 6-PACK, .36 OZ EACH (0.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Outdoor Terro® Ant Bait Station Pre-filled, ready to use Kills all common household ants. Kills ants outside before they come in! The patented design keeps the liquid bait from drying out and protects it from the elements. Stakes are enclosed for additional security. (Three 1 oz. bait stations.) PMB360 6-PACK 1 OZ EACH (0.5 lb) . . . $8.99 Items with OMRI, WSDA and NOP symbols, while current at catalog printing, are subject to change. Verify current status by checking OMRI’s website www.omri.org, WSDA’s website, www.agr.wa.gov or NOP regulations at www.ams.usda.gov/nop, or by calling your certifying agency. OrderNITROGEN Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 FERTILIZERS That Liquid Flowable Sulfur Broad-spectrum, derived from the hydrohomogenization of molten sulfur. Submicron-sized particles provide exceptional coverage and weathering characteristics. Contains 6 lb of sulfur per gallon. This liquid sulfur has strong adhesive properties that act as a sticker on plants. The total amount of product to use per acre is 5–10 quarts, depending upon tree size, density, disease and species. Generally use 1–12 pints per 100 gallons of water. Use on fruit trees and field crops for scab, powdery mildew, mites, thrips, brown rot and rust. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PFM600 2.5 GALLON (37.5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49.99 Trilogy Broad Spectrum Fungicide/Miticide Active ingredient is 70% Extract of Neem Oil. Trilogy is registered for use on vegetables, fruits, nuts, melons, outdoor ornamentals, and agronomic crops. It is an effective fungicide for the prevention and control of various fungal diseases, including black spot on roses, powdery mildew, downy mildew, anthracnose, rust, leaf spot, botrytis, scab, alternaria and various blights. Also an effective insecticide and miticide, controlling whiteflies, mealybugs, aphids, leafhoppers, mites and scales. Used at rates of 1-2% (1-2 gallons per 100 gal of water. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBT930 2.5 GALLON (28 lb) 2 can ship together . . . $119.00 Vectobac-WDG Large Area Mosquito Abatement Bt for mosquitoes (large areas). Biological larvacide containing Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis. This water dispersible granule can be applied with either aerial or ground equipment. Use on mosquito habitats of standing water such as irrigation ditches, flood water, pools, pastures at a rate of 1.75–7 oz/acre. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBI216 1 LB (1.1 lb) . . . . . . . $49.99 NATURAL INSECTICIDES 43 Disease Controlled the Natural Way “Plant diseases are shifty enemies.” E. C. Stakman, American Plant Pathologist 1944. Fungus & Disease Control Glossary www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening Biological Fungicides Beneficial microbes protect plants from soil-borne pathogens, like pythium, botrytis, as well as air borne pathogens like fine blight, powdery mildew, and more. Unlike some mineral-based fungicides, they supplement rather than harm biological life in soil. Botanical Insecticides/Fungicides Made from plants with pesticide qualities. These materials, while safer to the user and the environment than chemical pest controls, are very strong and should be used as a last resort. Used inappropriately, these stronger botanicals, like pyrethrin, can cause more trouble than they relieve by upsetting your biological balance and triggering secondary pest outbreaks. For severe situations they can be used on a temporary basis. Use respirator, protective clothing, follow label instructions exactly. Neem Oil Best used as a preventative or in low disease pressure situations for fungus problems. Use to control diseases such as powdery mildew, anthracnose, botrytis, rust, leaf spot, and flower blight. Oil Products Used as dormant oils, growing-season sprays or spray adjuvants for smothering pests such as overwintering scales, mites, aphids, peach twig borer and some fungal diseases. May be unnecessary for small scale users unless experience shows a serious problem with these pests. Many orchards do well and have never been sprayed with oils. In commercial applications or serious pest outbreaks, the use of oils may be necessary. Mineral Fungicides Generally considered acceptable for organic production, but should be used as a last resort. Other options are highly preferable to mineral-based fungicides because they do not harm beneficial microbial populations and leave soil’s “immune system” intact. If you do use mineral fungicides, follow the label to the letter. As some people are sensitive to sulfur and copper based materials, we recommend the use of respirator masks and protective clothing. Note that copper is alkaline with a tendency to accumulate in the soil, so minimize its use. Sulfur, on the other hand, is acidic and is assimilated by the plant and soil as a nutrient. Copper Fungicides The strongest and most broad-spectrum fungus controls we offer. Use only when other techniques have failed. Copper can be detrimental to plants and soil when applied in rates above the recommended amounts. Often used in the dormant season. Read the label! Sulfur Fungicides & Miticides Sulfur is broad-spectrum with little detrimental environmental effects. Can be irritating to the eyes, ears, and nose during application, use protective clothing and masks. Used for the control of powdery mildew on grapes and other crops and is effective against most species of pest mites, brown rot, rust, and scab. Often used in the dormant season. Learn More 44 Videos • Garden Planning and Crop Rotation • Powdery Mildew Organic Control • Tomato Pruning & Disease Control Books What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden by David Deardorff & Kathryn Wadsworth More and more home gardeners are discovering the rewards of growing their own vegetables. Along with the pleasures of homegrown produce come a host of problems: bugs, disease, and mysterious ailments that don’t have an obvious cause. What’s a gardener to do? Don’t panic -- Help is at hand. What’s Wrong With My Vegetable Garden? teaches you how to keep your vegetables healthy, so they’re less susceptible to attack, and when problems do occur, it shows you how to recognize the problem and find the right organic solution. BP101 249 pages softcover (1.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.99 FUNGICIDES AND DORMANT OILS More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Natural Disease Control Actinovate Lawn & Garden Actinovate Fungicide for Lawn & Garden contains a high concentration of a patented beneficial microorganism (Streptomyces Lydicus). When applied, the Actinovate microbe grows on the plant’s roots and leaves, living off the plant’s by-products while at the same time attacking harmful disease causing pathogens. This natural product effectively suppresses & controls a wide range of foliar and root diseases. 2 oz size treats up to 550 plants or 5000 sq. ft. of turf. PFM1000 20 GRAMS (.1 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99 PFM1001 2 OZ (.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$21.99 Actino Iron Actino-Iron is a unique granular soil additive that combines the Actinovate organic fungicide with organic iron and humates. ActinoIron is a professional product that is used by thousands of commercial greenhouses, nurseries and landscapers for controlling root diseases and providing long term greening. One 9 oz. bag treats up to 3 cu. ft. of soil or 50 plants. 10 lb size treats 2500 sq. ft. of lawn or 2 cubic yards of soil or compost. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents for the 10 lb size. PFM1005 9 OZ (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 PFM1006 10 LB (11 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 Agri-Mycin Biological for Fire Blight Control Agricultural streptomycin bacteria is registered for fire blight in pears and apples and for bacterial spot in tomatoes and peppers. For fire blight, apply ½–2 tsp/gal every 3–4 days during blossom time and every 10–14 days after petal fall. Use 24–48 oz/acre. Cannot ship to Wash. D. C. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PBI782 2 LB (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 Bi-Carb Fungicide Active ingredient is potassium bicarbonate, which is a contact fungicide, so direct contact with the fungus organism is required for control. Works by disrupting the potassium ion balance in the fungus cell, causing cell walls to collapse. Use for powdery mildew on fruits, vegetables, lawns, herbs, ornamentals, and roses. Apply 2 tsp/gal water; thoroughly cover foliage. Cannot ship to AK, AR, DC, ID, ND, NE, OK, WY. PFM570 4 OZ (0.3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.99 Fungastop Botanical Citric Acid & Mint, Antifungal & Antibacterial Citric acid and mint oil alter fungi and bacteria cell membranes and inhibit cellular respiration. Use on fungi (Phytophthora, Downey Mildew, Sclerotinia, and Botrytis) and bacteria (Pseudomonas, Salmonella, Listeria, and Streptococcus). Other ingredients: citrus pulp, fish oil, glycerol, vitamin C, water. Mix 1 part Fungastop with 50 parts water. Labeled for all food crops, post and pre-harvest as well as ornamentals and turf. Apply when disease conditions are favorable for outbreaks, at 7–15 day intervals, depending upon disease pressure and environmental conditions. Two-year shelf life. Cannot ship to MI. vThis pest control is exempt from registration and reporting under Federal & CA EPA standards and therefore requires no Operator ID#. PBT955 QUART (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 You Might Also Be Interested In Solo Handheld Sprayer 2 liter These handheld sprayers incorporate all the easy pump, easy fill, easy clean-up characteristics found on Solo Sprayers. Both sizes feature a unique fully adjustable nozzle, a drip/drift guard and a hinged multidirectional wand assembly. 2-Liter comes with 12” (minimum) - 18” extension. GSD4181 1 LITER (1.5 lb) . . . $14.99 GSD4202 2 LITER (1.75 lb) . . $19.99 Solo SLC Spritzer Sprayer 2 gal Ideal for general purpose spraying, gardening applications and pest control – AND – can be used to spray wood deck cleaners, as well as algae and mildew removers. GSD4302 (7 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 Solo 430 Pressure Sprayer 3 gal Compression sprayer with ergonomic features for easy carrying, easy filling, and easy pumping. GSD4303 (8 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $39.99 Plastic Measuring Cup Keep a few of these on hand for all those times when you need to measure liquids in small quantities for fertilizers and pesticides. Holds .5 cup. Graduated in ounces, milliliters, cups, teaspoons and tablespoons. GP2000 (.1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.49 Overhead watering creates conditions that are favorable for fungal diseases. Installing drip irrigation is the first step to creating a garden free of fungal diseases. See our Watering Catalog or Drip Irrigation Video for more information. More product info online .com FUNGICIDES AND DORMANT OILS 45 Natural Disease Control Kaligreen Potassium bicarbonate for Powdery Mildew Kaligreen is a contact-type fungicide for the control of powdery mildew. It contains microencapsulated potassium bicarbonate as the active ingredient and direct contact with the fungus is absolutely necessary for control. Potassium ion balance in the fungus cell is broken by Kaligreen; cell walls collapse, shrinking the cells and destroying the fungus. Mix thoroughly with water and add a spreader-sticker and agitate. Labeled for over 40 crops. Use 2½–5 lb/acre. Cannot ship to AK, AL, AR, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, OK, PR, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, WV, WY. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PFM580 5 LB (6 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.99 Kumulus Df Sulfur Mineral sulfur fungicide & insecticide - Use for mites, thrips, powdery mildew, rust, blight and scab on fruit, ornamentals, row crops, nuts and vegetables. Contains 80% sulfur, 20% inerts. Mix granulated material with water and apply at rates of 2–10 lbs/ acre on row crops, 10–30 lbs/acre on fruit and nut trees, or 1–3 Tbs/gal. Agitate spray mixture constantly to prevent settling. Cannot ship to AK, AL, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MO, MS, NE, SD, TN, WY. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PFM620 30 LB BAG (35 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.99 Liquicop Liquid Copper Fungicide Spray for disease prevention on fruit trees, nut crops, citrus, vegetables, and ornamentals. Very economical replacement for Bordeaux mixture with an expanded label. For control of a wide range of diseases, including anthracnose, blights, shot hole. brown rot, leaf spot, downy and powdery mildew, and peach leaf curl. Liquicop is extremely weatherproof and does not require oil or a sticker. A replacement for lime sulfur. Can be mixed with oils such as Monterey Horticultural Oil, for use as a dormant spray on fruit trees. As with most fungicides, it works best as a preventative or when used at the first signs of disease. Rates vary from 1-6 tsp per gallon, depending on crop and disease. Cannot ship to DC, ND. PFM320 PINT CONCENTRATE (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.99 PFM325 GALLON CONCENTRATE (10 lb) . . . . . . . . .$39.99 Mycostop Biofungicide Biological seed, soil & foliar treatment. Contains live strains of soil bacteria (Streptomyces griseoviridis) that colonize plant roots to provide preventative biological protection against fusarium, alternaria, phomopsis, botrytis, phytophthora and pythium. Labeled for use on vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals. Since this is a preventative treatment, it must be used at the time of seeding or transplanting. For seed inoculating, use 2–8 gram/kg of seed; for a soil spray or foliar treatment, use 5 grams per 13 gallons of water, to treat about 250–500 sq ft. Detailed application rates available on request. Do not mix with pesticides or fertilizer solutions. Store in the refrigerator if you are not going to use immediately. Cannot ship to AL, AK, HI, ID, LA, NE, ND, SD, TN, WV, WY. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers. PFM1301 2 GRAM PACK (0.25 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.99 PFM1302 5 GRAM PACK (0.25 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.99 Lime Sulfur Fungicide Mineral lime sulfur for Brown Rot & Peach Leaf Curl - one of the least toxic, most effective controls for peach leaf curl, brown rot, and other fungus problems. Use for control of pear blister mite, caneblight and scab. May be applied with water or mixed with oils for use as a dormant spray. Use at 4 Tbs–1 cup/gal of water or 8–12 gal/acre. Contains 29% calcium polysulfide. Doesn’t store well; only buy enough for the season. Cannot ship to AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. Green Cypress Lime Sulfur PFM877 2.5 GALLON (28 lb) 2 can ship together . . . . . . . . . . .$29.99 BSP LIME SULFUR PFM885 30 GAL DRUM (370 lb) (Ships via truck) . . . . . . . .$249.00 46 FUNGICIDES AND DORMANT OILS More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Natur’l Oil Spreader, Surfactant And Dormant Oil Unique spreader/surfactant blends special emulsifiers and 93% soybean oil. Often used to enhance effectiveness of Safer’s Insecticidal Soap (1 part oil to 4 parts soap) and other foliar sprays, it reduces surface tension and evaporation and promotes absorption of materials being sprayed. It is also suitable as a more natural alternative to paraffin oils for dormant oil applications. Use 1–5 gal/100 gal; gardeners use 2–5 Tbs/gal. Cannot ship to AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI. POP302 2.5 GALLON (28 lb) 2 can ship together. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.99 Paraffinic Horticultural Oils Contains 97.1% paraffinic oil, for control of fungal diseases, insects and mites. Use on most crops, including fruit and nut trees, vegetables, berries, ornamentals, and grasses. Controls powdery mildew, mites, scale, botrytis, leafminers and more. Use 1–3 gal in 100 gal water or 2–8 Tbs/gallon of water. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents for 2.5 gallon size. Organic JMS Stylet Oil Cannot ship to AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MT, PR, RI, SD, TN, UT, WI, WV, WY. POP900 2.5 GALLON (28 lb) 2 can ship together . . . . . . . . $64.99 Monterey Horticultural Oil Cannot ship to HI, ND, TN, WY. POP810 QUART (3 lb) . . . .$14.99 POP811 GALLON (9 lb) . . .$39.99 Regalia Fungicide Biological Fungicide Regalia is a biofungicide that can be used to control several important fungal and bacterial diseases such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, Botrytis grey mold, Early blight, Late blight, Bacterial leaf spot and more. Labeled for use on most edible crops. Also labeled for many ornamental plants, including annual and perennial flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Regalia is recommended as a preventative treatment. Apply at the rate of 2-4 quarts in 50 to 100 gallons of water per acre. Repeat applications at 7-14 day intervals to protect new growth. Cannot ship to AK, MT, SD, WY. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents. PFM1200 GALLON (10 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 Safer® Garden Fungicide Liquid Sulfur Fungicide All-natural sulfur fungicide with advantages of convenience, good adherence and distribution, no unsightly residue. Use on fruit, vegetables, flowering plants, ornamentals, for the control of most mites, common fungus problems, such as powdery mildew, blackspot, scab, brown rot, brown canker, leaf spot and rust. Use up to the day of harvest. READY TO USE: 0.4% SULFUR AND 99.6% INERTS PFM672 32 OZ (3 lb) . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 CONCENTRATE: 12% SULFUR AND 88% INERT. Use at 4–8 Tbs/gal. makes 4 gallons of spray. Cannot ship to DC, MS, NV, WY. PFM670 16 OZ (2 lb) . . . . . . . . . . .$9.49 Serenade® & Sonata® Biofungicides Biological Pathogen Control from AgraQuest. Protects against many plant diseases. Apply alone or in alternating spray programs with other fungicides. Generally most effective when regular spraying begins early in the season before diseases take hold. Serenade® Max and Serenade® Garden Disease Control contain a unique, patented strain (QST 713) of Bacillus subtilis which controls diseases such as Fire Blight, Botrytis, Sour Rot, Rust, Sclerotinia, Powdery Mildew, Bacterial Spot and White Mold. Commercial growers apply Serenade® Max on vegetables, berries, citrus, grapes, nuts and pome fruits at 1–3 lbs/acre. Home gardeners apply Serenade® Garden Disease Control to roses, vegetables, fruits, flowering plants, trees and shrubs at 1–4 oz/gal water. Sonata® contains a naturally occurring patented strain of Bacillus pumilus and provides excellent control of Rusts, Downy and Powdery Mildews. Nontoxic to beneficial insects, mites, bees and other non-target organisms. Apply to vegetables, grains, grapes, turf, pome fruit, field roses, strawberries, legumes and oilseed crops at 2–4 quarts/acre. Operator ID# is required for all CA commercial growers, and all Nevada Co., CA residents for PFM 921 and PFM 930. Serenade® Garden Disease Control Cannot ship to PR. PFM925 32 OZ CONCENTRATE (3 lb) . $17.99 Serenade® Max Cannot ship to AK, DC, PR. PFM921 12 LB BAG (13 lb) . . .$199.00 Sonata Cannot ship to AK, IA, KS, NE, ND, OK, SD, UT, DC. PFM930 2.5 GALLON (28 lb) . . $84.99 FUNGICIDES AND DORMANT OILS 47 Bees A Gardener’s Best Friend “For so work the honey-bees, creatures that by a rule in nature teach the act of order to a peopled kingdom.” William Shakespeare New to Beekeeping? Where Do I Get Bees? Get a good book, join your local beekeepers’ association, and set-up two hives! Why two? How will you know what’s normal? Comparable observation is the best tool for beginning beekeepers. Paint the outside (only the outside) of your hives with a clear varnish (try PolyWhey) or paint to increase the durability of your hive. Did you know that bees can distinguish between colors? If you’re getting more than one hive, consider painting them different colors so the bees can easily identify their home & colony. There are hundreds of apiaries or bee yards nation-wide. Many sell packaged bees and some can mail bees through the postal service! We recommend one three pound package of bees with a queen per hive. Depending on the weather, these packages may be available in April or May and reserving your package of bees ahead of time is recommended. You may also be able to collect an unwanted swarm of bees from a neighbor. Contact your local beekeepers’ association to find out if there’s a swarm catching crew and whether you can assist. Learn More Books www.GrowOrganic.com/organic-gardening Keeping Bees With Ashley English Heard the buzz? Beekeeping is back! This is the perfect book to read before committing to becoming a bee keeper. Ashley English has the lowdown on the key issues, from space and time considerations to local ordinances to the basics of acquiring, housing, maintaining, and caring for bees year round. User friendly guide for the beginning beekeeper. Plus, get 10 tested honey-centric recipes! B0543 136 pages, hardcover (1.4 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 48 The Beekeeper’s Bible by Richard A. Jones and Sharon Sweeney-Lynch The Beekeeper’s Bible is as much an ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping as it is a beautiful almanac to be read from cover to cover. Part history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the ancient hobby of beekeeping, from how to manage hives safely to harvesting one’s own honey, and ideas for how to use honey and beeswax. Detailed instructions for making candles, furniture polish, beauty products, and nearly 100 honey-themed recipes are included. Fully illustrated with how-to photography and unique etchings, any backyard enthusiast or gardener can confidently dive into beekeeping with this book in hand (or daydream about harvesting their own honey while relaxing in the comfort of an armchair). BO544 416 pages, hardcover (4.25 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.99 Natural Beekeeping - Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture by Ross Conrad Whether you’re just starting out and want the definitive guide on organic beekeeping or you’re a seasonsed beekeeper and want to enrich your knowledge about organic solutions to pests and diseases in modern apiculture, this is a thorough book. Chapters include: Why Organic Beekeeping, Working With The Hive, Hive Management, Genetics And Breeding, Parasitic Mites, Insect Pests, Four-Legged And Feathered Pests, Environmental And Human Threats, Hive Diseases, The Honey Harvest, Marketing Products From The Hive, Organics And The Evolution Of Beekeeping. BO542 284 pages, softcover (1.75 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.99 HONEY BEEHIVE More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Beekeeper’s Suit From the top of your head to the bottom of your ankles, you’ll feel protected. Unlike some veils, this one stays out of your face and provides excellent visibility. You’ll keep the bees out thanks to secur zippers and a velcro flap which covers the zipper pulls. Legs feature elastic cuffs and zippers providing you with ease of suiting up as well as a secure fit. Wrists have a secure cuff and feature an elastic finger loop to keep your sleeve down while putting on gloves. This poly/cotton suit can be warm and will be most enjoyable to wear in the early morning or near dusk. HB125 Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.99 HB126 Medium . . . . . . . . . . . $89.99 HB127 Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.99 HB128 Extra Large . . . . . . . . $89.99 Beekeeping Leather Gloves with Vent Gloves are comforting to have in the bee yard and these are the best. The hand is made of top grain cowhide leather. The canvas cuff is rubberized to resist stings. A stiff nylon ventilation panel runs the circumference of the glove. The top of the canvas sleeve easily passes elbow and is secured with elastic to keep the bees out. This is our go-to glove for the bee yard! HB130 Small . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 HB131 Medium . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 HB132 Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 HB133 Extra Large . . . . . . . . $29.99 You Might Also Be Interested In You Might Also Be Interested In Keep Water Out! Poly Whey Exterior Wood Finish NEW This tough, elementrepelling finish creates a non-toxic, waterproof barrier and provides protection against mildew, mold, and harmful UV rays. A neutral odor, quick drying, and easy cleanup with soap and water make PolyWhey Exterior a durable, environmentally smart finish for all your exterior wood surfaces. GO3000 QUART (3 lb) . . . . $19.99 Weck Canning Jar - Mini Tulip Jelly Cute little jar is perfectly suited for gifting or table use. Holds 7.4 fluid oz. Comes as a case of 6 jars. Weck jars are BPAFree. Several sizes and styles available online. HM505 CASE/6 (5 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.99 Le Parfait Canning Jar Terrine Jar Made in France. Perfect for canning or storage, these attractive and durable jars will beautifully display your garden efforts! 4.5 oz capacity, 2.75” tall. Hinged lid with locking lever. Dishwasher-safe. Several sizes and styles available online. HM5030 JAR (.75 lb) . . . . . . . $4.99 More product info online .com Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 HONEY BEEHIVE 49 New Exclusive Beehive Kit No shortcuts! Our assembled 8-frame beehive kit includes everything you need for the first two years of beekeeping and is more comprehensive than beginner kits found elsewhere. This GrowOrganic exclusive was designed by our staff beekeeper. Why 8-frames and not 10 like commercial bee yards? Once full of comb and honey, a super (the wooden box full of frames) can weigh up to 90 lbs! This is an unmanageable amount of weight for many people. So we’ve designed this hive to hold 8 frames per box which is more manageable for a hobby beekeeper. Beautiful copper roof makes your new beehive a decorative addition to your garden! You’ll benefit from higher fruit & vegetable yields (due to increased pollination) and be able to enjoy homemade honey in years to come. We’re proud of the quality of materials used to construct our beehive. With the exception of the cedar hive stand, the hive is constructed from hand selected Ponderosa pine from the Northwest. To prevent warping, each board is moisture metered before it is precision milled. Uniform interlocking joints add strength and holes are predrilled before nailing to prevent splitting during assembly. You’ll receive a fully assembled hive and we want you to know we’ve done our best sourcing our materials. What’s in a frame? A beehive with top bar frames allows you to remove and inspect the comb for brood development, pest monitoring, and honey production. Our frames come pre-assembled with a plasticell foundation coated in beeswax. Bees can more quickly draw their honey comb when given a foundation to work off of and this is most common in commercial apiaries. Given a little extra time, honey bees can draw their own comb within an empty frame. What’s in the Beehive Kit: Copper Roof This hive cover protects the hive from the weather and invaders with style. Inner cover constructed of wood frame & sturdy masonite is strong, durable & will not shrink thanks to mortise and tenon construction. Helps insulate hive from heat and cold. Two 6 5/8” Tall Honey Supers with taper cut handholds made from ponderosa pine. This is where the bees will store their extra honey which may be harvested by the beekeeper. Add the first super after both brood boxes have at least 12 frames full of comb. Add the second super after the first super is half way full of honey. Sixteen 6 1/4” Top Bar Frames with plasticell foundation (which is easily removable). Metal Queen Excluder Precisely spaced welded wires and bound metal edges will keep your queen in the brood boxes and prevent her from laying eggs in the honey supers. Two 9 5/8” Tall Brood Boxes with taper cut handholds made from ponderosa pine. This is where the bees make their home, where the queen lays eggs, and the bees store enough honey and pollen for the hive to survive during winter. The beekeeper should not “harvest” honey from the two brood boxes. Start with one brood box. When 6 frames are full of comb, add the second brood box. Sixteen 9 1/4” Top Bar Frames with plasticell foundation (which is easily removable). Solid Bottom Board & wooden entrance reducer made from ponderosa pine. Seal up the bottom of your hive with a bottom board. Use the entrance reducer to keep critters out and to help the guard bees keep other insects out of their hive. Rustic Cedar Hive Stand Keep your hive dry and off the ground with rot-resistant cedar. Either the solid bottom board (included) or a screened bottom board (see online) will fit atop this stand. Boardman Entrance Feeder When pollen supplies are low, you may need to feed your bees. This feeder makes refilling easy without opening the hive. Simply put a sugar syrup in a standard mason jar (not included), screw on the perforated metal cap (included), and set it in the boardman stand. Fits very snugly at the entrance of the hive. Honey Beehive Kit Assembled HB100 $35 flat rate shipping for 4 boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $299 Kit does not include bees - please read “Where do I get bees” on pg 48. 50 HONEY BEEHIVE More info and products: www.GrowOrganic.com Need More Beehive? Is the honey overflowing? Need additional honey supers? Or a replacement frame? We’ve got you covered. Honey Super & Frames Assembled If your beehive is full of capped honey comb, your bees will need an addition to their home (otherwise they may swarm or leave the hive in search of a new home). You may need an additional honey super in your second or third year of beekeeping. Our frames come preassembled with a removable plasticell foundation. HB106 6 5/8” Honey Super box with 8 Frames . . . . . . $49.99 HB105 6 1/4” single frame with plasticell foundation . . $3.49 Brood Box & Frames Assembled If you encounter damage from a rhodent or disease inside your brood box, you may need to replace the core of the bee’s home. HB108 9 5/8” Brood Box with 8 Frames . . . . . . . . . . . $59.99 HB107 9 1/4” single frame with plasticell foundation . . $3.49 Tools of the Trade Beekeeping Tool Kit We’ve assembled all our go-to tools for the bee yard into one kit! Domed Smoker - Sturdy wires allow for easy gripping and protection from heat of canister. Wire hook adds convenience. Smoker Fuel - One pound of 100% cotton fiber which can be lit easily with a match for continous burning. Cotton provides a light, cool smoke to calm the bees. Hive Tool- Just the thing for prying open the hive and gently popping our frames to inspect them. Metal is heat treated to provide extra strength. Bee Brush - Soft, long, flexible bristles will not injure bees. Sturdy wooden handle gives you control when you need to brush bees off their comb for inspection. Brush is washable. HB110 Tool Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$49.99 $49.99 HB115 Extra 1 pound package of Smoker Fuel . . . . . . . .$3.49 Make Your Honey Sparkle Honey Filtering & Bottling Kit This is an excellent and inexpensive solution to honey filtering. The kit comes with a 5 gallon honey buchet with gate (simple assembly required) for easy bottling and three reusable, washable filters which fit very securely on top of the bucket. 5 Gallon Honey Bucket with lid and gate for ease of bottling. 600 Micron Filter for catching coarse material. 400 Micron Filter for catching medium material. 200 Micron Filter for catching fine material. HB120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.99 Order Toll Free: (888) 784–1722 HONEY BEEHIVE 51 Since 1976 Time Sensitive Material. Postmaster: Please Deliver Immediately PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Peaceful Valley Farm Supply Grow Organic... For Life! P.O. Box 2209 (Mail) 125 Clydesdale Ct. (Ship) Grass Valley, CA 95945 Order: (888) 784-1722 www.GrowOrganic.com ALL NEW BEEKEEPING Bee SUPPLIES yard picture PG 48-51 Stock up the farm or get the neighbors together for a bulk order! You asked for better shipping rates & we listened! Hurry, offer ends 5/31/13. Hurry, offer ends 5/31/13. See page 19 for details. 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