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Van on gardeni ng Insect and disease . The question is often asked, "What's wrong with this plant-, or why are the, leaves turning yellow, or why are the .leaves dropping off?" We . often tend to blame an insect or à disease for these conditions, conditions, but more often it is likely the way you treat your plant, Too much water, or not enough, or a change in the environment such as the furnace starting up in the fall, or you leave a door open, creating a draft which can cause sever leaf drop. Many more changes in the growing conditions will cause this problem. Plants that are getting older will sometimes shed their leaves as a natural process. A good example is the Ficus benjamini, which will drop its leaves in the fall, with new leaves coming at the same time. Pets are likely to come into your home from plants that you have bought and they should be checked carefully before placing them with your other plants in the home to make sure that they are insect free. One of the main causes for insects is to use soil that comes out of the garden, and this will invite insects to come into you home. Leave the backyard soil in the back yard, and buy fresh sterilized soil from your local florist, which is already mixed and is sterile and can be used immediately. When you feel that a plant is suffering from insects or disease, take it away from your other plants so they will not become contaminated, and sometimes it is better to throw away a plant rather than have it infest the other houseplants. Insecticides come in several several forms. The most common common one is the spray which comes in an aerosol, which contains a mixture of different different chemicals which normally normally will kill any insect. A word of caution on aerosols is to keep it away from the plant at least 15 inches when spraying, since all aerosols contain a freon gas which can freeze the plant when spraying spraying them too close. What we like to use at home is a mist sprayer and mix our own solution. Several chemicals can bë used, with the most effective one is Malathion. Just put a teaspoon in the sprayer and you will have enough for several sprays. WHITE FLY. This is probably probably the most common insect that will infest the house plants; It is about V 8 of an inch long as the name applies it has wings and will fly from plant to plant. It will sit on the leaves of the plants, usually on the underside, where it sucks the sap from the leaf. To see them you will have to check your plants very carefully, unless you have a very heavy infestation. infestation. You can check by shaking the plant, and'then you will see them flying away. To control white fly use Malathion. MEALY BUGS. These tiny creatures resemble the white fly, since their color is also white, except they don't fly or move around. They look like fuzzy little cotton balls, and will suck the sap from the plants,, causing the leaves to drop off or discolor, the same as white fly damage. Dip a Q-tip in rubbing alcohol and dab them which will kill them the fastest. Sprays are sometimes sometimes not satisfactory since it hides under the cottony substance substance and cannot be reached that easily. Keep a sharp eye for more, since they can lay numerous eggs, which are hard to see. Next week, Spider Mites and other insects. Until next week, happy gardening. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, October 31st, 1979-3 Three day deer season The following areas in Lindsay District will have a 3 day open season for deer this November 5, 6 and 7, 1979. All those lands in the Counties of Peterborough and Victoria and the Regional Municipality of Durham described described as follows: 1. Townships of Cavan in Peterborough County. 2. Townships of Manvers and Mariposa in Victoria County. , 3. Townships of Scugog formerly in the Townships of Cartwright, Reach and Scugog Scugog in Durham Region. 4. Town of Newcastle formerly formerly the Townships of Clarke and Darlington in Durham Region. The conditions for the open season are as follows: 1. Only bows and arrows or flint lock or percussion cap muzzle loading guns or shotguns shotguns may be used. 2. No person shall use or be accompanied by a dog. Local provincial parks close Six year delay at Darlington? The Select committee of the Ontario legislature studying Ontario Hydro affairs has accepted a staff report that claims that Ontario Hydro is over estimating hydro demand demand for the future and that as a result the Darlington Hydro plant could be further postponed. The Select committee expects expects hydro demand to grow by two to three percent per year rather than by 4.7 percent as expected by Ontario Ontario Hydro. The committee, last week, called upon its staff to prepare a report recommending recommending that Hydro delay construction of the Darlington Nuclear Station west of Bow- manville. Contracts in the amount of $700 million have already been let for the $5 billion project and construction 1 was scheduled to begin this coming coming spring. A committee consultant states that if the growth is three percent the plant could well be delayed a period of six years. The Darlington plant has already been set back from the original schedule to .be ready by 1984. At thê present time the four units are scheduled to come' into service service between 1988 and 1990. A further delay of six years could swing the completion date into the mid 1990s. Gerri's Flower and Gifts Main Street, Orono 983-9724 Closed Wednesdays, Open 9-5 Monday-Saturday After Hours Call 6S3-1487. The Thanksgiving Weekend marked the end of the regular operating season for Darlington, Darlington, Serpent Mounds, and Mark S. Burnham Provincial Parks. Balsam Lake and Emily Provincial Parks were closed on Labour Day weekend. weekend. Parks staff are now busy closing up and winterizing the parks' facilities. Improve- •ment projects are also being carried out during the winter , months. Although the park gates may be closed, you are welcome to leave your vehicle at the park entrance and stroll along the vacant roads and quiet pathways to enjoy autumn's splendour. Total camper-nights to Labour Day inclusive for the four camping parks in the Lindsay District increased two percent over last year for a total of 217,774. The Lindsay District Parks also accommodated accommodated some" 77,398 day- 'users. Parks enforcement staff spent a total of 1067 man days ensuring a safe, enjoyable enjoyable visit, for the public. Rowdyism occurrences were down 40 percent over last year. A total of 82 charges were laid under the Provincial Provincial Parks Act and Regulations Regulations and another 283 charges under other Provincial and 1 Federal statutes. The campsite reservation system at Darlington, Balsam Balsam Lake and Serpent Mounds Parks as well as the, liquor ban at Balsam Lake Park helped to ensure a quality outdoor recreational expeience for park visitors. 1 , Second last week for Red & White Celebration Sale Continues 4 great reasons why you should shop Red & White 1. Free Groceries * 2. Free Mustangs 3. In Store Savings 4. Menu for Savings every week winners of free groceries First winner--Pam Duvall , Second Winner--John Taylor . Third Winner -- Joyce Flett * Fourth Winner -- Irene Maher Canada Grade A Eviscerated 2Mi to 3% lb. average Fresh Chickens Fresh Cut - Backs Attached Chicken Legs Fresh Cut - Backs Attached Chicken Breasts Ideal for Dressing , Pork Spareribs Fresh - Backs and Wings Attached , Quartered Chicken lb. $ .68 ib. 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