Posted by admin | Posted in Protection | Posted on 28-10-2011
Many gardeners are fighting the constant battle of insect control. Vegetable gardeners across the country are at risk of their cauliflower crop of being destroyed. Many types of insects eat cauliflower but there are a few that are especially prominent. As part of the cabbage family,cauliflower is susceptible to types of insects that other plants are not. Preventing insects from destroying your cauliflower crops is preventable with constant monitoring of your crops. Knowing what kind of insects is eating your plants can help you maintain proper insect control measures. There are few tell tale signs gardeners can refer to when determining what kind of insect is eating their cauliflower.
Slugs are another common problem in many vegetable gardens. The slimy gastropods are infamous for destroying cauliflower crops by eating the leaves from the vegetable. The slime they leave behind can also destroy a cauliflower plant. Many gardeners have come up with their own way to prevent slugs from eating their vegetables. One of the more popular means is setting out dishes of beer around their garden. The slugs are drawn to the bowls of beer. When the slugs enter the dish of beer, they become trapped and drown. Other gardeners have implemented drip systems into their garden to eliminate excess moisture which slugs are drawn to. Reducing the amount of organic compost used around cauliflower plants may also reduce the risk of a slug infestation.