Comments on Grow the Change: On Safari

slowcoast, Thanks! I was thinking of putting them...

2009-07-08T14:22:58.261-04:00

slowcoast, Thanks! I was thinking of putting them up as a wiki. I have only concentrated on the major pests and beneficials in our area, so it could be expanded by others, with the format already set. Also, control methods for pests and ways to attract beneficials can always be updated and expanded. So that's what I was thinking of doing over the winter months.

ChicagoMike, thank you. I just use the close-up setting on a little 5.1 Megapixel 3X Zoom digital camera. It can be reluctant to focus where I want it to, but most of the bugs are pretty patient with me. Then I take the pics and crop/zoom them some more at the computer.

randi, you're very welcome! The camera definately helps, some of those little guys look pretty similar. If this bug-nerd's obsession comes in handy for fellow gardeners, I'm gratified. ;)

another very useful post, thank you! It's funny, ...

2009-07-07T07:15:35.341-04:00

another very useful post, thank you! It's funny, as my eyes are getting less reliable for on site identification I am discovering my camera helps heaps when I download and 'see' magnified what I've taken a pic of..I really appreciate how you've compiled all this info,it's a terrific reference.

Great post with great pics. Do you have a macro l...

2009-07-06T21:14:04.760-04:00

Great post with great pics.

Do you have a macro lens?

Great post! Great photos!! Are you planning to pu...

2009-07-06T20:33:08.769-04:00

Great post! Great photos!!

Are you planning to publish your pest chart? :-)