The Palomar Orchid Society is delighted to welcome Mr. Bruce Kidd who will speak on "Pest Management in Orchids" on April 4th at 7 p.m. Although Bruce is a retired professional pest control expert, his talk will be geared toward preventative measures for the hobbyist to avoid pest problems in orchid collections, be they large or small. Pest Management in Orchids is about identification and control of common orchid maladies, using cultural techniques, and a few miracle cures, to illustrate the process. You'll see some unusual pictures of orchids and the wildlife they attract, learn how the pests behave and how to discourage them safely. This is a very timely talk and should not be missed, since we are entering the spring and summer growing seasons when such pests become more active and require proactive steps to avoid problems.
All orchid lovers and visitors are welcome to this free lecture to be held at the Woman's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe Street. For more information, www.palomarorchid.org.
