Avoid spraying when possible, but use recommended and approved chemicals if the situation warrants.
Diseases and insects can cause problems for Texas gardeners. Long growing seasons with relatively mild winters encourage large insect populations. Avoid spraying when possible, but use recommended and approved chemicals if the situation warrants. Be careful when deciding which chemicals to apply. Spray only those crops listed on the chemical’s container. When used according to the manufacturer’s directions and label, chemicals pose no threat to the home gardener.