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Insects: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Bob Dailey covers predators, pollinators, destructive insects, dangerous ones, and innocuous bugs that cause no harm to people and plants. Included in his presentation is a breakdown of various organic methods and products that are being used to deter the “bad” insects, without harming the good ones, the environment, and ourselves. Included are some ways of countering insects like mosquitoes, and things we might be doing to encourage them. He will also discuss an interesting insect that seems to have an effect in controlling the spread of fire ants.
About the Speaker
Bob Dailey is a master gardener, a master naturalist, and a member of the Native Plant Society of Texas. He headed up the development of a comprehensive water conservation program for The Woodlands Water Agency, which many municipalities have used as a template for the development of their own water conservation program. He also designed and oversaw the construction of three community gardens in The Woodlands, one of which is a garden for The Woodlands Interfaith, providing fresh vegetables to the needy. Bob lectures on a variety of subjects, focusing on the natural world. He also has a website, gulfcoastgardening.com, which covers native plants, lawn care, vegetable gardening, rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, organic gardening, soil, insects, and a variety of other topics. Bob has written hundreds of articles both in print and online. He is now working on two books — one a novel and the other a gardening
Online – Zoom
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