Environmentally Friendly Pest Management

Title: Environmentally Friendly Pest Management
Location: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024
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Description: Learn environmentally friendly ways to manage pest problems and control weeds in the garden and landscape. Participants will learn how phenology (the coincidence of bloom and insect emergence), pest-resistant plants and the use of “soft” pesticides such as soaps and oils can work together to keep plants healthy and discourage pests. Discover how to manage weeds safely through identification and knowledge of lifecycles, proper herbicide timing and the use of safe herbicide alternatives.
Instructor: Betty Heacker is owner of Wabash Antique & Feed Store. A Houston institution, Wabash has been selling seed, feed, and farming supplies for over 100 years. Everchanging with the times, Wabash has grown to include holistic pet treatments, native plants, natural pet foods and organic solutions for gardening.
Course Dates:
Class: Saturday, February 20, 2010, 1 – 5 p.m.
– includes a trip to Wabash Antique & Feed Store, 5701 Washington Ave., 77007
(class participants must provide own transportation)
Cost: $30/person for members
$40 for non-members
Start Time: 13:00 pm
Date: 2010-02-20
End Time: 17:00 pm