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PREVIOUS PAGE <br />(top) <br />Bluebird at <br />nest boat <br />(bottom) <br />Spot spraying <br />dandelion; <br />(top left) <br />Seven-spotted <br />lady beetle. <br />This PAGE <br />Scouting a <br />farm fieIa <br />• Seedhead weevils and other beetles for controlling weeds. <br />• Predatory mites for controlling pest mites, thrips, and <br />many others. <br />• Ground beetles feed primarily on caterpillars that attack <br />trees and shrubs. <br />Chemical controls <br />If the methods listed above fail to solve your pest problem, <br />use chemicals of low toxicity and rapid decomposi- <br />tion. Always read the label, follow directions, wear pro- <br />tective clothing, and spot - spray Some of these chemicals are: <br />• Pesticidal soaps for aphids, scale crawlers, whiteflies, <br />and thrips. <br />• Insecticidal dusts for aphids, beetles, fleas, ticks, ants, <br />and crickets. <br />• Horticultural oils for aphids, mites, leafhoppers, mealybugs, <br />scales, plant lice, and mosquito larvae. <br />• Botanicals for leafminers, fleas, and ticks. <br />Before you apply pesticides, make sure that they will not harm <br />beneficial insects or be hazardous to humans, pets, or wildlife. <br />Living in harmony with wildlife <br />In some instances, practices described in this book could <br />attract unwanted wildlife, or more of a species than is desir- <br />able. If you have problems with any wildlife species, most <br />nurseries or garden stores, and organizations listed in the <br />"Where To Get Additional Assistance" section at the back of <br />this book can provide information on preventing or control- <br />ling them.The government agencies listed can provide infor- <br />mation on Federal and State regulations regarding protection <br />of wildlife species. Equipped with the right information and <br />tools, most people are able to solve their own problems and <br />live in harmony with wildlife. <br />On the farm <br />