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integrated pest management (IPM) practices in their gardening. Tb reduce pesticide use, plant cultivars that are resistant. Use pesticides that are least toxic to fish and wildlife, and minimize drift when applying chemicals, especially around fish and wildlife habitats. Use low-pressure sprayers, select nozzles that produce large droplets, and do not spray when it is windy. Always follow the instructions on the pesticide label.
• lb protect bees that pollinate many of our crop plants, spray pesticides in the evening after bees have returned to their hives.
• Japanese beetle traps are probably not appropriate for most home use because they tend to attract the beetles without trapping them all. However, if traps are used, recent research indicates that white is more attractive to Japanese beetles than other colors. Place traps at least 25 feet from fruit trees and roses to lure the pests away from treasured plants.
• Bats can be an important weapon in a chemical-free arsenal for bug control. One big, brown bat can eat 3,000 to 7,000 insects each night. Attract bats to your yard by building and placing bat houses in your yard.
Tb request plans, write to the Virginia Gardener, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0327.
Information taken from Virginia Cooperative Extension. Specific gardening questions should be directed to the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 675-3619.
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