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- Q.Black Spots - It says that if you use baking soda and horticultural oil it will change the pH on the leaf so ...
- Q.Bugs In My Palm Trees - I have these little black and red bugs that look like ladybugs on my palm trees. I don't know what ...
- Q.Stinging Bugs, Small Wasps Or Yellow Jackets? - I have a very large staghorn fern, it weighs more than 200 lbs. Some kind of stinging wasps or yellow ...
- Q.Tree - I have an evergreen tree (not sure what type) and cats keep pooing and digging up the wood chips around ...
- Q.Pest Control In My Garden - How can I get rid of ants in my garden? They come from underneath. There are no hills to be ...
- Q.Holly Trees - Damage from woodpeckers pecking on the tree bark.
- Q.Ants In Compost - I have ants in compost. Do I put compost on garden and trees? How to kill ants?
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Julie Massicot on
January 13, 2016
Lafayette, LA 70506Q.Black spots
It says that if you use baking soda and horticultural oil it will change the pH on the leaf so the bugs won't survive. My question is, what pH would that be? I have a machine that can make different pH water and I can spray that if I know the number on the pH.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 14, 2016A.There is several sources of research written on the benefits and uses of this natural disease management method, though I have not been able to find any material that lists what the ph would be of such mixture.
Here are a few more links you may find interesting.https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/bp/bp-69-w.pdf
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- Asked by
ChristineMc on
January 21, 2016
92804Q.Bugs in my palm trees
I have these little black and red bugs that look like ladybugs on my palm trees. I don't know what they are or how to get rid of them.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 21, 2016A.This may be the Palmetto Weevil or Red Palm Weevil from your description.
These pests are known to do great damage to Palms and even cause the death of the trees.
The larvae burrow into the heart of the Palm, eating it and thus killing the Palm.
Insect traps and insecticide sprays can be used on these insects, these will help kill the beetles before they lay their eggs.
You may want to contact a Palm Tree specialist to apply a treatment.
Here are some links for you that will have more information and images to help you with identification.http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/orn/palmetto_weevil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/sago-palm/sago-palm-pests-and-disease.htm
https://cisr.ucr.edu/pdf/giblin-davis,robin-biology_and_management_of_palm_weevils.pdf
http://cisr.ucr.edu/red_palm_weevil.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
GATORJIM on
January 27, 2016
Moore Haven FloridaQ.Stinging bugs, small wasps or yellow jackets?
I have a very large staghorn fern, it weighs more than 200 lbs. Some kind of stinging wasps or yellow jackets have nested in it. I sprayed two cans of wasp spray on it and it didn't seem to faze them. The nest is twice as large as the last time I was here. What can I do to get rid of them? This plant is over 35 years old and I gave it to my mother in a little 2-inch pot. My mother has since passed away so I truly do not want to kill the plant. Help??? Nakita Posey
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 27, 2016A.Correctly identifying the insect is key to how to treat the infestation.
You should always use caution when dealing with stinging insects, even if you do not have allergies to them.
You may want to call in a professional if you don't feel you can safely remove the nest on your own.Here are some links to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-wasps.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-wasp-traps.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Skhan1980 on
January 29, 2016
LancashireQ.Tree
I have an evergreen tree (not sure what type) and cats keep pooing and digging up the wood chips around it. If I was to replace the wood chip with stones, would this damage the tree?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 30, 2016A.I would recommend trying a repellent application to deter the cats.
Here is a link with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/cat-repellent.htm
Rock is not recommended to cover tree or shrub bases.
Rock heats up and then retains the heat. This can damage and even kill the roots.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Jgienau on
February 6, 2016
Alma,Ne 68920Q.Pest control in my garden
How can I get rid of ants in my garden? They come from underneath. There are no hills to be found. They eat on my beets and tomatoes.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 6, 2016A.Here is a link that may help you with some remedies.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
eseagraves on
February 6, 2016
19702Q.holly trees
Damage from woodpeckers pecking on the tree bark.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 7, 2016A.Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/woodpecker-damage-trees.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
abe441 on
February 9, 2016
Mesa AzQ.ants in compost
I have ants in compost. Do I put compost on garden and trees? How to kill ants?
- Answered by
abe441@centurylink.com on
February 9, 2016A.Rich: I have ants in compost. Do I put compost on garden and trees. How to kill ants?
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