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Spencer County Agriculture & Horticulture
Newsletter
July-August 2016
I hope your summer has been a good
one so far. It’s hard to believe that July is
almost gone. I’ve heard from many of you
that have had trouble getting your hay baled
with the arrival of rain every few days. Once
again, we can’t control Mother Nature.
Many of you have had gardening
issues like we had last year. Some have even
abandoned your gardens again. As many
people say, “there’s always next year.”
As always, feel free to call or email me
if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Bryce Roberts,
Spencer County Extension Agent for
Agriculture and Natural Resources
More Information As always, if you need
more information, feel free to
call me at 477-2217.
You can also email me at
broberts@uky.edu or you can visit my
website to view archived newsletters and
news articles. The web address is:
www.spencerextension.com
Farmers Market Open The Taylorsville/Spencer County
Farmers Market is now open. It will be open
beginning at 8 a.m. until noon or so. Some of
the vendors may stay past noon if there is a
crowd. The market will be open every
Saturday (rain or shine) until the end of
October. The market is located in downtown
Taylorsville.
There are always several vendors there
with fresh produce, breads, meats, and many
other items. If you’ve ever wondered where
your food comes from, you can meet the
people that are actually growing it at the mar-
ket.
If you are interested in becoming a
vendor, feel free to contact me for an
application.
Cooperative Extension Service Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville KY 40071-0368 (502) 477-2217 Fax: (502) 477-1343 extension.ca.uky.edu
Japanese Beetle Control Japanese beetle numbers appear to be
up in many areas, and landscapes with plants
these insects prefer could be under siege for
the next 2 to 3 weeks. Turf and ornamental
insecticides containing pyrethroids
(bifenthrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin,
permethrin, etc.) can provide very good
long-term control.
However, these
insecticides are harmful to
pollinators and must not be
applied to blooming plants.
The extended residual
effect of pyrethroids also
applies to natural ene-
mies. Damage to natural
enemies can lead to
problems with other pests,
such as spider mites. This leaves many people
interested in alternative approaches to
Japanese beetle control.
No single solution fits all situations,
but practical assistance may be found in one
or more of these alternatives:
Physical protection
Drape fine netting over preferred host plants
to deny beetles access to attractive plants.
Monitor general beetle activity in order to
remove the cover as early as possible.
Removal of buds and early blooms
Cut and bring highly attractive flowers, such
a roses, indoors for enjoyment.
Prevent buildup
Volatiles produced by Japanese beetle-
damaged plants attract more of these
voracious insects. When practical, make early
morning and afternoon visits to infested
plants to knock beetles into a container of
soapy water. Keeping Japanese beetle
numbers low on plants means less plant
damage, as well as less attraction to other
Japanese beetles.
Insecticides
Pyola Insect Spray (pyrethrins and
canola oil) and other pyrethrins sprays
provide broad spectrum insect control alterna-
tive. Both active ingredients are contact
insecticides that provide very short residual
protection. As with all insecticides, follow the
label directions on protecting pollinators.
Insecticidal soap and horticultural oils also
provide contact control. Check the label for
warnings regarding sensitive plants or
restrictions due to high temperature. Products
based on extracts of hot peppers, oranges,
garlic, and the physical protectant kaolin did
not provide effective control in University of
Kentucky trials.
Do not use traps
UK research has shown beetle traps to
be ineffective. Large numbers of beetles will
respond to the attractants but few are
captured. This can result in greater beetle
damage than would have occurred without
the traps.
Soil Sampling Information Fall is the best time to sample your
fields, gardens, or lawns to see what type and
how much fertilizer you need to make the soil
as productive as possible. For each sample
you want to submit, we need at least one pint
(sandwich bag) of soil 4-8 inches below the
soil surface.
Bring those in so that you can get the
results more quickly and in some cases go
ahead and apply the fertilizer this fall so that
the soil will be ready for your yard or crops
next spring. Wait until your fields or gardens
are finished for this fall before sampling.
This is a free service provided by the
Spencer Co. Soil Conservation District.
Thanks to them for sponsoring the soil
sampling program.
SPENCER COUNTY EXTENSION SHOWCASE
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
SPENCER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
100 Oak Tree Way, Taylorsville, KY
(First Street past the Spencer County Middle School and Elementary school)
SEE HIDDEN TREASURES AND TALENTS IN SPENCER COUNTY MEN - WOMEN - yOUTH eXTEND YOURSELF!
Booths, DOOR PRIZES, REFRESHMENTS, Free admission! Come to see the great activities in our county. Basket weaving, Gourd Society,
Fine Art Society, Sewing & Embroidery group, Men’s Choral group, Woodworking Group, Men’s Cooking group, Garden Club, 4-H Clubs, Quilting,
Homemakers Clubs, Agriculture & Natural Resources, etc.
ALL OF OUR GROUPS WILL HAVE A BOOTH
WITH MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF THEIR HAPPENINGS IN SPENCER
COUNTY.
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID TAYLORSVILLE KY
PERMIT #40
Spencer County PO Box 368 Taylorsville, KY 40071-0368 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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