Poultry Pest Management
The most common external parasites of poultry in Alabama are mites and lice. These pests can slow the growth, lower vitality, damage plumage, and reduce egg production. This publication describes the various pests and offers control ... [... more]
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Greenhouse Production of Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii) are useful as cut flowers, pot crops, and bedding plants planted outdoors in full sun. They can be planted in dish gardens, mixed containers, patio pots, or traditional containers for use as holiday and ... [... more]
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Argentine Ant Control
Affiliate Assistant Professor, both in Entomolgy at Auburn University The Argentine ant, Linepithema humile (Mayr)--formerly named Iridomyrmex humilus--is one of the more troublesome ants in Alabama. Argentine ants are mainly a nuisance to people ... [... more]
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Alabama Master Gardener Volunteer Program
The Alabama Master Gardener Volunteer Program is an educational program offered through county offices of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Through this program, individuals are trained and certified in horticulture and related areas. ... [... more]
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Fate of Pesticides in Soils and Waters
Pesticides are important to the success of Alabama agriculture as well as being important in helping maintain good public health. Over the years, the use of pesticides has greatly increased. During the past two decades, however, this increase has ... [... more]
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Suggested Peach Varieties for Alabama
Selecting varieties is one of the most crucial decisions a grower must make when establishing a peach orchard. Planting varieties not adapted to an area can be financially disastrous. You must consider chilling requirements, disease resistance, ... [... more]
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Weed Control in Home Gardens
Extension Program Associate, Horticulture, both at Auburn University Good weed control may determine to a large extent the success of your home garden. Weeds compete with the crop for soil moisture, sunlight, space, and plant nutrients. They ... [... more]
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Home Fruit Spray Guide
Growing fruit in the backyard can be very rewarding if the plants are properly cared for. Controlling insects and diseases is an essential part of proper care. Disease and insect control can be very effective if you: Make applications at the ... [... more]
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The Culture of Camellias: The State Flower of Alabama
Professor Emeritus, Entomology and Plant Pathology, both with Auburn University. Originally prepared by From the ancient temple gardens of China and Japan, through the ornate conservatories of eighteenth century Europe, to the stately plantations ... [... more]
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Commercial Strawberry Production
Strawberries have traditionally been a popular fruit for fresh use, freezing, and processing. The per capita consumption of strawberries in the United States is more than 4.5 pounds per year. The 4.2 million residents of Alabama consume nearly 19 ... [... more]
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Cotton Defoliation
Extension Agronomist, Associate Professor, all in Agronomy and Soils, Auburn University Cotton producers make harvest-aid application decisions based mainly on these four factors: Once producers decide that defoliation is needed, they must ... [... more]
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ACES Publications : ANR-0737
Pesticides are important to the success of Alabama agriculture as well as being important in helping maintain good public health. Over the years, the use of pesticides has greatly increased. During the past two decades, however, this increase has ... [... more]
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