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Pest & Disease Tracker

by @johstracke

Identify, track, and manage garden pests and diseases, log treatments, monitor effectiveness, and get tailored control recommendations for home gardeners and...

Versionv1.0.0
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TERMINAL
clawhub install pest-disease-tracker

πŸ“– About This Skill

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

pest_tracker.py add --type "pest" --name "aphids" --plants "tomatoes,peppers"

Record treatment

pest_tracker.py treat "" --method "" --product "" --notes ""

List all issues

pest_tracker.py list

Show problem details

pest_tracker.py show ""

Search issues

pest_tracker.py search ""

Get treatment recommendations

pest_tracker.py recommend ""

Export data

pest_tracker.py export ""

Usage Patterns

For pest identification and tracking

# 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  --method "spray" --product "neem oil" --notes "Apply in evening, reapply in 7 days"
pest_tracker.py treat  --method "natural" --product "ladybugs" --notes "Released 100 ladybugs"

For disease management

# 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  --method "remove" --product "fungicide" --status "effective"

For preventive planning

# 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

    # 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  --method "spray" --product "neem oil" \
  --notes "Spray every 2-3 days for 2 weeks, apply in evening"

    Early blight on tomatoes

    # 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  --method "remove" --product "copper fungicide" \
  --notes "Applied fungicide, removed worst leaves, spaced plants for airflow"

    Slug problem on lettuce

    # 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  --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:
  • βœ… 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!

    πŸ’‘ Examples

    Aphid outbreak on tomatoes

    # 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  --method "spray" --product "neem oil" \
  --notes "Spray every 2-3 days for 2 weeks, apply in evening"

    Early blight on tomatoes

    # 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  --method "remove" --product "copper fungicide" \
  --notes "Applied fungicide, removed worst leaves, spaced plants for airflow"

    Slug problem on lettuce

    # 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  --method "traps" --product "beer traps" \
  --notes "Set up 5 beer traps around bed, check daily"

    πŸ“‹ Tips & 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