This calendar provides information about life cycle events for common Missoula County plants, pests, and diseases.
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28
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29
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30
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Jan 31
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Feb 1
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2
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3
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25
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26
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27
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28
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Feb 29
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Mar 1
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2
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This month does not have any events.
Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies
IPM means getting to know your pests.
- When is the pest MOST vulnerable, infective, or invasive?
- When is the pest most vulnerable to least-toxic management strategies?
- What is the least-toxic management tool that can be used successfully?
IPM optimizes plant health through the following:
- Managing garden and landscape soils to promote drainage and aeration
- Maximizing soil health by adding organic matter and properly timed fertilizers.
- Pruning and irrigating based on the needs of particular plants.
- Knowing the plant's level of susceptibility to pest damage.
