What this skill does

--- name: pest-disease-tracker description: Track garden pests and diseases with treatments. Identify problems, track treatments, and monitor effectiveness. Use when dealing with garden pests, plant diseases, or treatment planning. Security: file exports restricted to safe directories. Perfect for home gardeners and small farmers managing plant health. --- # Pest & Disease Tracker Track and manage garden pests and diseases with treatment tracking. ## Quick Start ### Add a pest or disease ```bash pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "aphids" --plants "tomatoes,peppers" ``` ### Record treatment ```bash pest_tracker.py treat "<id>" --method "<method>" --product "<product>" --notes "<notes>" ``` ### List all issues ```bash pest_tracker.py list ``` ### Show problem details ```bash pest_tracker.py show "<id>" ``` ### Search issues ```bash pest_tracker.py search "<query>" ``` ### Get treatment recommendations ```bash pest_tracker.py recommend "<problem>" ``` ### Export data ```bash pest_tracker.py export "<output_file>" ``` ## Usage Patterns ### For pest identification and tracking ```bash # Add pest sightings pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "aphids" --plants "tomatoes" --severity "moderate" pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "slugs" --plants "lettuce,hostas" --severity "high" # Get treatment recommendations pest_tracker.py recommend "aphids" # Output: Neem oil, insecticidal soap, ladybugs # Record treatments pest_tracker.py treat <id> --method "spray" --product "neem oil" --notes "Apply in evening, reapply in 7 days" pest_tracker.py treat <id> --method "natural" --product "ladybugs" --notes "Released 100 ladybugs" ``` ### For disease management ```bash # Add diseases pest_tracker.py add --type "disease" --name "early blight" --plants "tomatoes" --severity "critical" pest_tracker.py add --type "disease" --name "powdery mildew" --plants "squash" --severity "moderate" # Get treatment options pest_tracker.py recommend "early blight" # Output: Copper fungicide, remove affected leaves, improve air circulation # Track treatment effectiveness pest_tracker.py treat <id> --method "remove" --product "fungicide" --status "effective" ``` ### For preventive planning ```bash # Document common issues in your garden pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "cucumber beetles" --plants "cucumbers,melons" --severity "low" --notes "Prevent with row covers" # Set up prevention schedule pest_tracker.py recommend "cucumber beetles" # Output: Row covers, beneficial nematodes, crop rotation ``` ## Problem Types ### Common Pests - **Aphids** - Small sap-suckers, distort new growth - **Slugs** - Eat leaves, leave slime trails - **Caterpillars** - Eat foliage and fruit - **Cucumber Beetles** - Chew leaves, spread wilt disease - **Japanese Beetles** - Skeletonize leaves - **Squash Bugs** - Pierce stems, cause wilting - **Spider Mites** - Webbing, yellow stippling - **Thrips** - Scarring, distorted growth - **Whiteflies** - Yellow leaves, sticky honeydew ### Common Diseases - **Early Blight** - Dark spots on tomatoes - **Late Blight** - White fuzzy growth - **Powdery Mildew** - White powdery coating - **Downy Mildew** - Yellow patches, purple growth - **Blossom End Rot** - Blossoms fall off - **Verticillium Wilt** - Plants wilt and die - **Bacterial Spot** - Water-soaked spots - **Anthracnose** - Sunken lesions ## Treatment Recommendations ### Organic/Natural Treatments - **Neem Oil** - Broad-spectrum insecticide, safe for beneficials - **Insecticidal Soap** - Kills soft-bodied insects on contact - **Diatomaceous Earth** - Mechanical insect control - **Bacillus thuringiensis** - Bt for caterpillars - **Copper Fungicide** - Organic disease control - **Sulfur Fungicide** - Powdery mildew control - **Compost Tea** - Boosts plant immunity - **Beneficial Insects** - Ladybugs, lacewings, parasitic wasps - **Barriers** - Row covers, collars, netting ### Chemical Treatments - **Pyrethrin** - Synthetic insecticide - **Imidacloprid** - Systemic insecticide - **Chlorothalonil** - Broad-spectrum fungicide - **Mancozeb** - Multi-site fungicide - **Captan** - Seed treatment and fungicide **Always follow label directions and safety precautions.** ## Severity Levels | Level | Description | Action Timeline | |-------|-------------|-----------------| | **low** | Minor annoyance, limited damage | Treat within 7 days | | **moderate** | Noticeable damage, spreading | Treat within 3-5 days | | **high** | Significant damage, severe impact | Treat within 1-2 days | | **critical** | Plant death or total crop loss | Treat immediately | ## Examples ### Aphid outbreak on tomatoes ```bash # Add the problem pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "aphids" --plants "tomatoes" --severity "high" \ --notes "Found on new growth, honeydew present" # Get treatment options pest_tracker.py recommend "aphids" # Output: Neem oil, insecticidal soap, ladybugs, strong water spray # Apply treatment pest_tracker.py treat <id> --method "spray" --product "neem oil" \ --notes "Spray every 2-3 days for 2 weeks, apply in evening" ``` ### Early blight on tomatoes ```bash # Add disease pest_tracker.py add --type "disease" --name "early blight" --plants "tomatoes" --severity "critical" \ --notes "Found on lower leaves, rainy weather, needs immediate action" # Get recommendations pest_tracker.py recommend "early blight" # Output: Copper fungicide, remove affected leaves, improve air circulation, avoid overhead watering # Apply treatment pest_tracker.py treat <id> --method "remove" --product "copper fungicide" \ --notes "Applied fungicide, removed worst leaves, spaced plants for airflow" ``` ### Slug problem on lettuce ```bash # Add pest pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "slugs" --plants "lettuce,hostas" --severity "moderate" \ --notes "Slime trails visible, holes in leaves" # Get options pest_tracker.py recommend "slugs" # Output: Beer traps, diatomaceous earth, copper tape, beneficial nematodes # Set up traps pest_tracker.py treat <id> --method "traps" --product "beer traps" \ --notes "Set up 5 beer traps around bed, check daily" ``` ## Search Features - Search by problem name - Filter by type (pest/disease) - Search by affected plants - View treatment history - Track treatment effectiveness ## Security ### Path Validation The `export` function validates output paths to prevent malicious writes: - ✅ Allowed: `~/.openclaw/workspace/`, `/tmp/`, and home directory - ❌ Blocked: System paths (`/etc/`, `/usr/`, `/var/`, etc.) - ❌ Blocked: Sensitive dotfiles (`~/.bashrc`, `~/.ssh`, etc.) ## Data Storage - Pest data stored in: `~/.openclaw/workspace/pest_tracker_db.json` - Each problem tracks: type, name, affected plants, severity, treatments, status - Treatment history includes: method, product, date, effectiveness, notes - JSON format makes it easy to backup or migrate ## Best Practices 1. **Identify early** - Treat problems before they spread 2. **Monitor regularly** - Check plants daily during growing season 3. **Use IPM** - Integrated Pest Management combines methods for best results 4. **Document treatments** - Track what worked and what didn't 5. **Prevent first** - Barriers and beneficials reduce need for treatments 6. **Rotate treatments** - Prevent pest resistance 7. **Follow labels** - Chemical treatments need proper application 8. **Improve conditions** - Many problems thrive in stressed plants ## Prevention Tips ### Prevent Pests - **Crop rotation** - Breaks pest life cycles - **Barriers** - Row covers, netting, collars - **Beneficial insects** - Ladybugs, lacewings, praying mantises - **Clean garden** - Remove debris that harbors pests - **Companion planting** - Repel pests with specific plants ### Prevent Diseases - **Water correctly** - Avoid wetting foliage - **Improve airflow** - Space plants properly, prune regularly - **Clean tools** - Disinfect between plants - **Use disease-resistant varieties** - When available - **Sanitize soil** - Solarization, crop rotation ## Related Skills - **plant-tracker** - Track individual plants and care schedules - **seasonal-planting-guide** - What to plant when, by zone - **garden-layout-planner** - Design gardens with companion planting Use together for complete garden management!