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- Q.Leaf Miner - Your article says there's insecticides that will kill leaf miners, but doesn't name any. I'm unable to find any - which ...
- Q.Slugs And Pesticides - I have a totally container-based garden. The pots are placed on about 1" of gravel. A couple of weeks ago, ...
- Q.Bacillus Thuringiensis - Can I use bacillus thuringiensis and Chemical pesticide at a time. if not what is the recomendation of use the ...
- Q.Pests And Diseases - Dianthus adorable is being attacked by something. It looks like snail trails but the buds are being eaten and the ...
- Q.Garden Pests And Diseases - Dianthus Adorables. What is attacking this plant?
- Q.Something Eating Plants - Something is eating my flowers and plant leaves. It eats everything.
- Q.Pest Elimination - How do you kill bagworms naturally? No pesticides. My bushes are loaded and to hand pick will take ...
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Anonymous on
July 5, 2017Q.Leaf Miner
Your article says there's insecticides that will kill leaf miners, but doesn't name any. I'm unable to find any - which can you recommend? Thanks in anticipation, Best regards, Alan Harvey
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2017A.We do not endorse specific brands. When you purchase an insecticide, read the label to make sure it can be used on the specific plant and states that is kills leaf miners.
We do however recommend Neem Oil as an insecticide and fungicide in the garden.
Neem Oil is organic and is safe for people, pets and Bee's.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm
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Anonymous on
July 6, 2017Q.Slugs and pesticides
I have a totally container-based garden. The pots are placed on about 1" of gravel. A couple of weeks ago, I found that two of my plants (small dahlias) had mites, at which time I started spraying all the plants with neem oil. But a few days ago, I was rearranging some plants, and I noticed small slugs (babies?) on the bottom of several pots, and the ground underneath those pots. However, I have not seen any damage from slugs on the leaves. I have read many 'cures' for slugs, including diatomaceous earth (which I would have to re-apply every day after watering - it's normally 95-102 dry heat here in the summer, which is why I water most of my plants every day), cocoa bean shells, beer or melon-rind traps, and putting the pots on legs. I'd like to know what you recommend, considering that I have a container garden. Thanks Melissa Moore
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 6, 2017A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/slugs-eating-potted-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
July 18, 2017Q.bacillus thuringiensis
Can I use bacillus thuringiensis and Chemical pesticide at a time. if not what is the recomendation of use the both if required?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 18, 2017A.Applications of Bt or pesticides will greatly depend on the plant material and the issue that your plants are suffering from.
Read and apply by the package directions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm
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Alan Rossiter on
July 28, 2017
B63 1ELQ.Pests and diseases
Dianthus adorable is being attacked by something. It looks like snail trails but the buds are being eaten and the leaves show signs of also being eaten. Buds fall off when touched. Any ideas as to what the problem is? 3 photos attached showing the plant, a bud still attached and some removed buds.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 29, 2017A.We did not receive the images.
It may be Leaf Miner damage.
This article has more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/leaf-miner-control.htm
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Alan Rossiter on
July 28, 2017
B63 1ELQ.Garden Pests and diseases
Dianthus Adorables. What is attacking this plant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 29, 2017A.Without a description or image, I'm not able to help identify a pest or disease.
If you can give more information and images, we would be glad to help!
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Ardvisoor on
July 30, 2017
TorontoQ.Something eating plants
Something is eating my flowers and plant leaves. It eats everything.
Answered by
nikki-phipps on
August 1, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Any number of pests, both insects and wildlife can feed on garden plants. In the event of insect pests, you can treat plants with neem oil or insecticidal soap. Installing fencing can help with wildlife critters. This article will help with other ideas if animal pests are to blame: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/camouflage-gardening.htm
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Kiahchae on
August 3, 2017
Smithton, IL 62285Q.Pest elimination
How do you kill bagworms naturally? No pesticides. My bushes are loaded and to hand pick will take a long time. I need help!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2017A.Many people let nature take it's coarse and allow the birds to eat the worms.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/treatment-bagworms.htm
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