Summary: Today we are joined by Steve Hazzard, President and Founder of Organic Control Inc. (www.organiccontrol.com (http://www.organiccontrol.com)) Also known Orcon, Steve has chosen to support the show by becoming a sponsor. (http://www.theselfsufficientgardener.com/orcon.jpg) Join us today as we discuss: * Orcon's mission and why its important. * Dealing with the "only good bug is a dead bug" mythos. * How IPM is supposed to work. * The advantages and disadvantages of using beneficial insects to control plant predation. * The broad spectrum (if there is such a thing) approach to pest control with beneficials. * How to repel deer and rabbits with a simple little device that Orcon sells. * How to deal with both Squash Bugs and Squash Vine Borers with beneficials.
