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- Q.Sevin Powder On Vegetable Plants - If I have already used Sevin powder on my vegetable plants, may I still use purchased ladybugs? Will the dust ...
- Q.Yellow Aphids - Is there a suitable treatment for yellow aphids that will not harm Monarch Butterfly caterpillars on my swan plants? Nature ...
- Q.Toads - My husband loves his little friends in our garden and our garage in the country but he hasn't seen one ...
- Q.Your Article About Leaving Weeds In Lawn For Butterflies? - I was perusing this site for tips on getting rid of lawn weeds. I am happy to leave them be, ...
- Q.Toads - Are toads people friendly, as I think I previously heard?
- Q.Lizard Identification - Found this little guy on my driveway. Can you identify the type of lizard?
- Q.Butterflies And Hummingbirds - What flowers will attract butterflies and hummingbirds?
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Anonymous on
May 3, 2014Q.Sevin Powder on Vegetable Plants
If I have already used Sevin powder on my vegetable plants, may I still use purchased ladybugs? Will the dust harm the ladybugs? Or how long should I wait to add ladybugs?
Answered by
Nikki on
November 30, -0001
Certified ExpertA.Generally, ladybugs will avoid the dust. That said, Sevin will harm these and many other 'helpful' insects. The best thing for organic insect control in the garden would be neem oil, which will not harm the beneficial bugs. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
December 23, 2014Q.yellow aphids
Is there a suitable treatment for yellow aphids that will not harm Monarch Butterfly caterpillars on my swan plants? Nature can be cruel, as everything I've tried so far harms the caterpillars since they are both active at the same time of the year.
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 26, 2014
Certified ExpertA.I would suggest using Neem oil, which should help eradicate the aphids without harming the beneficial insects. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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kjasek on
July 13, 2015
southern ontarioQ.toads
My husband loves his little friends in our garden and our garage in the country but he hasn't seen one and he always shows me one and puts them back and we joke and name them. This year nothing. I haven't the same fondness for frogs, so I said I would ask. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Mrs. Kathrine Jasek
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 15, 2015A.Here is a link on how to attract the toads back to your garden!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/how-to-attract-toads.htm
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CyndyC on
July 25, 2015
3-4, VermontQ.Your article about leaving weeds in lawn for butterflies?
I was perusing this site for tips on getting rid of lawn weeds. I am happy to leave them be, except if they are to attract beneficial insects to lay their eggs, can I still mow every week?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2015A.How about growing some flowers that would be beneficial and attract butterflies?
I would not avoid lawn care in order to avoid beneficial insects. It would likely attract more bad bugs than good ones.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-weed-identification.htm
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Anonymous on
August 18, 2015Q.Toads
Are toads people friendly, as I think I previously heard?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 19, 2015A.Yes, they are. Toads pose no threats to humans, though you should always wash hands off after handling them or any animal. If you would like to encourage them to visit your garden, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/how-to-attract-toads.htm
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LMR on
November 15, 2015
85614Q.Lizard Identification
Found this little guy on my driveway. Can you identify the type of lizard?
- Answered by
shelley on
November 15, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Please share a photo of the little guy and I will be happy to help you identify it!
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nanagossett on
May 7, 2016
Waco, Tx. 776710Q.butterflies and hummingbirds
What flowers will attract butterflies and hummingbirds?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 8, 2016A.There are lots of flowers to attract both butterflies and hummingbirds!
Here are some great articles to help you!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/plants-for-butterfly-eggs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/how-to-attract-more-butterflies-to-your-garden-with-eight-gorgeous-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/butterfly-garden-feeding.htm
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