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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (July 17, 2014)
Ladybugs Praying Mantis %HQHÀFLDO1HPDWRGHV 1DWXUH·VZD\WRFRQWUROSHVWVLQ\RXUJDUGHQ * Ladybugs – Feeding mainly on soft-bodied, plant- eating pests, these voracious predators are capable of eating 1000 or more aphids a day! An excellent alternative to sprays – especially in the vegetable or edible garden. Approximately 1500 Ladybugs per pack. 3UD\LQJ0DQWLV± These powerful predatory carnivores feed on virtually any insect they catch. Early foods include aphids, and later cutworms, ÀLHVPRWKVPRVTXLWRHVDQGPRUH Each egg case hatches 100-200 baby mantis. T HURSDAY F ARMERS M ARKET 5th Street Public Market 12pm to 4pm %HQH¿FLDO1HPDWRGHV± Nematodes are microscopic worm-like organisms parasitic to insect pests developing in the soil. These tiny powerhouses are very effective against cucumber beetle larva and root weevils ±EXWDUHEHVWNQRZQIRUÀHDFRQWUROCovers 2500 sq. ft. T UESDAY F ARMERS M ARKET 8th & Oak Streets 10am to 3pm S ATURDAY F ARMERS M ARKET *limited to stock on hand 8th & Oak Streets 9am to 3pm Mon-Sat 10-6 Sunday 10-5 532 Olive Street 541-342-6820 HOME, GARDEN & GIFT 2498 Willamette 541-349-0556 For more information visit lanecountyfarmersmarket.org THURSDAY ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS FRIDAY PHIL VASSAR July 16-19 SATURDAY General Admission to all shows FREE with fair entry. Reserved Seating $15 linncountyfair.com 2 July 17, 2014 • eugeneweekly.com GRAND FUNK RAILROAD