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Q.4 o\’clock plants

Zone 39183 | Anonymous added on August 4, 2020 | Answered

What to use to keep insects from eating the leaves

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 4, 2020

Spraying your plants with a Neem oil solution will stop insects from eating or laying eggs on the leaves of your plants. You can also try an insecticidal soap. You didn't say what kind of insects are eating your plants, but Japanese beetles are known for feasting on 4 o'clocks.

You can try using one of the homemade remedies in this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm

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