Episode Details

Poison ivy and mosquitoes are just two of the topics address in the April 11, 2026, Dirt Doctor Podcast with Howard Garrett. He also answers questions about the benefits of using mosquito dunks and bits, and of using hydrogen peroxide to clean pots for planting if in the past there has been a plant disease. He describes the use of organic fertilizers, how to treat fire ants, and much more. Find these subjects and more in this week's podcast.

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Show Notes:

Introduction
SPCA report

Slide show

Q&A
Mosquitoes
Post Oaks
Fire Ants
Carolina Snail Seed weed
Poison Ivy 
Bugs in corn fertilizer
Dry molasses
Organic method and water savings
Reuse of soil in pots 
Cleaning planting pots
Hydrogen Peroxide
New Ginkgo
Tree flares need to be exposed