Chicago Area Gardeners Advised to Use Weather Data for Pest Control
Chicago Area Gardeners Advised to Use Weather Data for Pest Control
US · Published Apr 11, 2026
Chicago area gardeners are advised to use weather data for effective pest and disease control.
The Morton Arboretum's Plant Health Care Report provides key weather metrics like growing degree days and soil temperature.
Using weather data helps gardeners time treatments optimally, minimizing environmental harm.
Chicago gardeners urged to use weather data
Gardeners in the Chicago area are being encouraged to utilize weather data as a key tool in their pest and disease management strategies. Sharon Yiesla, a plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum, emphasizes the critical role weather plays in the life cycles of plants, insects, and disease-causing organisms. The Arboretum's Plant Health Care Report, published weekly during the growing season, is a valuable resource, offering detailed insights into pest and disease control, including essential metrics such as growing degree days, soil temperature, and moisture levels.
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