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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 14, 2017
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    This fact sheet from the National Pesticide Information Center mentions that different types of Bt are engineered to affect different types of insects. The kind of Bt that is effective on pickleworms targets the larvae. Because pickleworms lay their eggs directly on the foliage of a plant, it's important to spray the Bt "early and often" as the article says, so that the pesticide can kill the larvae BEFORE they mature enough to tunnel into the flowers, vines and fruits.

    http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/BTgen.pdf

    You may also find this fact sheet on pickleworms from the University of Tennessee helpful:

    https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/W206.pdf

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 25, 2017
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    This looks like a Scale infestation.

    Use Neem Oil on your plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    roseman on
    August 27, 2017
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    A strong spray of water will blast aphids off of plants but large numbers will return. Thus an insecticide listed for the control of aphids must be used. Spider Mite control takes the use of a miticide as insecticides will only kill off all of their natural enemies and make the situation worse. I used Avid and Floramite to control the mites. Both are costly if you buy an entire bottle on your own. I go to Ebay and buy smaller amounts from gardeners that have purchased the entire bottles and sell off some in smaller amounts at an affordable price for the small typical gardener like me. I spray the Avid once my roses and other plants have fully leafed out in the spring. Then if I see a problem get going with the spider mites, I will spray again only this time using the floramite as mites can tend to build up a resistance quickly if the same thing is used to often.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 28, 2017
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    Thank you for your information and I will pass on to the Editors.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 3, 2017
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    These articles will help you control the webworms:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/controlling-sod-webworms.htm
    http://entomology.unl.edu/turfent/documnts/swebwrms.shtml

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 4, 2017
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    I could not see the attached photo. Did it upload properly? Maybe you could describe the pest/damage to me. I recommend a product by Foxfarm, called Force Of Nature Miticide. It is all natural and VERY concentrated. I have used this on many pests, and it takes out even the most aggressive infestations, including russet mites. or, you can make your own using garlic, cayenne pepper, rosemary oil, neem oil, and a small amount of vinegar. Please contact me back if you have any further questions. Thank you

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 8, 2017
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    If Deer are hungry they will eat anything, even if it is Deer resistant.

    This article may have some tips for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-garden-plans.htm

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