Can You ID These Plant Plagues?
So you think you know your garden, but how well do you know your way around the pests and diseases that might pop up during the summer? Take this quiz to find out if you’re a Master or Novice at busting bugs (and diseases)!
It’s been a colder than usual spring with lots of rain, and you notice some white and grey powdery residue on your plants. What do you suspect is causing this?
Aphids
Spider mites
Fungus and mold
Dehydration
Your cabbage patch is under attack! You’re noticing little holes in all of the leaves. What pest are you on the lookout for?
Cabbage worm
Cabbage ants
Cabbage moths
What pest feeds off of the juices of your plant, leaving behind a gross sticky residue called “honeydew?”
Caterpillars
Aphids
Spider mites
Whiteflies
You notice a bunch of unsightly brown and tan spots on your beautiful hydrangeas. What do you do to solve the problem?
Remove the damaged leaves
Use a fungicide before anything else
Make sure to water close to the ground to avoid splashing moisture on the plant
Fertilize to promote growth
Options 1, 3, and 4
All of the above
What about when you find mottled yellow leaves?
Douse it in fungicide
Remove the leaves to prevent the virus from spreading
Ignore it
Water the plant more heavily
What’s the solution to grey mold on your peonies?
Prune so that the plant gets lots of airflow
Water more
What are some natural solutions to your aphid problem?
Ladybugs
Spray them off of the leaves with water
Dust the plants in flour
Mix together dish soap and water
All of the above
Is it better to have a garden with no pests and critters at all, or a balance?
A balance
No critters at all
Which is NOT a good way to fend off slugs from devouring your vegetable garden?
Beer traps
Sand mulch
Encourage predators
Salt
Eggshells
Distract them with their other favorites that aren’t in your vegetable patch
What is NOT a good way to prevent pests and disease naturally?
Watering not on the leaves, but close to the ground
Using pesticides and fungicides in a preventative way before you see pests and problems
Inspecting your plants closely for signs of pests and disease early on
Moving your vegetable garden crops around to new spots in the garden from season to season
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You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
You’re a plague novice, but that’s okay! While you still have a little to learn about how to keep your garden safe from problems, you can always come to us for advice and help to get you on your way!
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
You’ve got the basics down, but you still have a little ways to go before you’re a pest and pestilence Master! You’re headed in the right direction, though, and you’ve got your foot in the door, so you’re on your way to knowing it all!
You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers
You’re a pest and pestilence Master! You know the telltale signs and what to do about them. Your garden is safe in your hands!
