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 "<id>" --method "<method>" --product "<product>" --notes "<notes>"

List all issues

pest_tracker.py list

Show problem details

pest_tracker.py show "<id>"

Search issues

pest_tracker.py search "<query>"

Get treatment recommendations

pest_tracker.py recommend "<problem>"

Export data

pest_tracker.py export "<output_file>"

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 <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

# 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

# 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