Umwelt-Checkliste für chemischen Pflanzenschutz im Hobbygarten

Publication: Infographic
Citation: Umweltbundesamt (2016): Umwelt-Checkliste für chemischen Pflanzenschutz im Hobbygarten. Infographic. Online: https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/sites/default/files/medien/2618/bilder/psm_infografiken_umwelt-checkliste.jpg

This infographic identifies key points to be considered for eco-friendly plant protection in private gardens.

Chemical pesticides have always negative effects, too. Therefore, before using them you should compare their benefits and environmental risks. Not justifiable harm to health and environment can only be avoided if instructions for the use of pesticides are exactly followed.

The infographic is licensed under a Creative Commons license CC BY-ND 4.0, which means that you may freely use it unchanged and mentioning the author. The infographic is part of a series of nine infographics on environmentally friendly plant protection, which were developed by the Ecologic Institute in the project Online Information Service: Environmentally Compatible Plant Protection.

Konzept Online-Informationsangebot "Umweltverträglicher Pflanzenschutz"

Year 2015

Publication:Brochure

Delicately fragranced rose blossoms. Dew drops sparkling on leaves. Buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies and a basket of homegrown fruits and aromatic herbs. Gardening is a sensual experience - a pleasure and a joy. Or, at least, as long as everything goes according to plan. When the roses are infested with vine lice, the tomatoes rot and the dainty white butterfly turns out to be the malicious Pieris brassicae, a relaxing hobby can quickly become a source of stress and a bitter battle against pests and disease. The brochure is available for download.

Gartenlust statt Gartenfrust

Praxistipps zum Pflanzenschutz

Year 2016

Publication:Website

Did you know that ladybirds, green lacewings, ichneumon wasps and other beneficial insects can be purchased in small packets to fight pests in your garden? Information on this and lots of other eco-friendly measures to apply in private gardens can now be found on the UBA internet portal "Pflanzenschutz im Garten". Alternative and preventative measures are the main focus, although environmentally-relevant side effects caused by chemical pesticides are also considered. Ecologic Institute led the conceptualisation and portal content management sections of the project, as well as the production of a comprehensive brochure.

Internet Portal on "Plant Protection in your Garden"

Year 2016

Publication:Infographic

This infographic shows photos of attractive flowering plants that are avoided by slugs.

Diese Zierpflanzen kennen keine Schneckenprobleme

Year 2016

Publication:Infographic

This infographic gives an example with which vegetables you can follow a crop rotation in four patches and four years, taking into account nutrient demands and plant families.

Fruchtfolge mit vier Beeten – Ein Beispiel

Year 2016

Publication:Infographic

This infographic helps to plan crop rotation in your vegetable garden. The table shows the nutritional needs and the plant family of the most important vegetables.

Fruchtfolge planen: Nährstoffbedarf und Pflanzenfamilie beachten

Year 2016

Publication:Infographic

This infographic illustrates how to differentiate between root and seed weeds. The most common root and seed weeds are illustrated with photos.

Clever Unkraut jäten

Year 2016

Publication:Infographic

Making your garden attractive for beneficial organisms is a preventive plant protection measure. This infographic shows you how to do that.

Nützlingsfreundliche Gartengestaltung

Year 2016

Publication:Infographic

The infographic shows beneficial organisms, which can be used for pest control in the garden. It indicates which benefical organism helps against which pests, including pictures of their application. Average costs are also mentioned.

Gezielt Nützlinge zum Pflanzenschutz einsetzen

Year 2016

Language: German
Credits: Media format: Infographic, checklist
Concept: Melanie Kemper, Beáta Vargová
Content: Mascha Schacht, Dr. Martin Hommes
Graphic design: Beáta Vargová
Funding: German Environment Agency (UBA), Germany
Year: 2016
Project: Online Information Service: Environmentally Compatible Plant Protection
Project ID: 2523

2283
Keywords: Agriculture

Biodiversity

Communication

Health

garden, hobby, plant protection, chemical, pesticide, environment, risk

infographic, checklist

Further Links

ProjectOnline Information Service: Environmentally Compatible Plant Protection

Fotolia © K.-U. Häßler

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Online Information Service: Environmentally Compatible Plant Protection

Duration: Nov 2013 - Sep 2016
Funding: German Environment Agency (UBA), Germany

PublicationBrochureGartenlust statt Gartenfrust

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