Seasonal Pest Calendar and Tips (Copy)
Spring (March-May)
Aphids on tender shoots
Flea beetles target seedlings
Cabbage worms on brassicas
Best Crops: Lettuce, peas, broccoli
Tips: Use row covers, interplant herbs (dill, cilantro) to attract predators
Summer (June-August)
Whiteflies & spider mites thrive in heat
Tomato hornworms appear
Squash bugs & cucumber beetles peak
Best crops: Tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans
Tips: Encourage ladybugs & lacewings, use mulch to conserve water
Late Summer - Early fall (Sept-Oct)
Aphids, mites, beetles at peak
Borers attack weakened plants
Fungal diseases increase
Best crops: kale, carrots, broccoli
Tips: Remove spent plans, compost residue, rotate crops
Late Fall - Winter (Nov - Feb)
Snails & slugs thrive in cool damp
Soilborne diseases linger
Fewer insect pests overall
Best crops: spinach, garlic onions
Tips: Plant cover crops (rye, vetch), use organic mulch to suppress weeds
