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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    June 22, 2018
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    From the photo it appears to be a "leaf hopper", but I'm not sure. "In the rocks around..." is not consistent with habits of a plant pest, so it may just be present on the plant and not feeding on the plant, especially if there are no signs of damage. If it is leaf hopper, they are a sucking insect that inserts mouth-parts and feed on the plant juices. In this process they can spread plant diseases so it's best to control an infestation, if that's what it is and they are in fact feeding on the plant.
    Insecticidal soap is a contact spray without much residual effectiveness. 70% neem oil or another botanical biopesticide
    with repellent action (rosemary and other aromatic oils) will have a longer residual, a week or two.

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    BushDoctor on
    June 27, 2018
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    Actually, the best two ways of getting rid of these is quite simple, but overlooked.

    These will not like neem oil, or rosemary oil. Applying this to slightly warm water and spraying and watering in will prevent, and kill these pests without harming the plant.

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    fantomka on
    June 27, 2018
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    tnx for the answer,so i should do the drench with neem or rosemary oil right? just few drops to 1l of water?

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    MichiganDot on
    July 4, 2018
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    These are probably fungus gnats and while they are a nuisance, they don't damage the plant. Here is info on getting rid of them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/fungus-gnats.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    July 5, 2018
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    Japanese beetles release a pheromone that attracts other Japanese beetles. This makes reducing numbers quickly a vital part of control. Sometimes what one reads is that Japanese beetles are attracted to Japanese beetles but it this released hormone that counts. Dead beetles are not an attractant. Nevertheless, one can pour the soapy water down the toilet. The storm sewer is not a good option unless you are certain that it goes to the water treatment plant. Many times it goes straight into the nearest waterway where soap is a contaminant.

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    BushDoctor on
    July 7, 2018
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    One of the best ways to do this will be to plant things in the garden that will repel them. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/fly-repelling-herb-plants.htm

    There is a chance that these could be beneficial flies that are killing insects from the plants. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/tachinid-fly-information.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    July 9, 2018
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    Some are recommending using a Dust Buster or other vacuum device. Not everyone has the stomach for flicking bugs into soapy water or squishing them. Unfortunately, you are left with insecticides. Here is an article that may help you. https://www.wiscontext.org/8-tips-preventing-japanese-beetles-overtaking-garden

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    BushDoctor on
    July 16, 2018
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    I am not familiar with the caterpillars from your area, but many of them do consume plant matter, and many are also toxic if eaten. I would recommend deterring them, especially since there is a child present. I must watch my plants as well. I have two children, and am always removing insects, and mushrooms that come up.

    Neem oil is a very safe way of keeping insects away. Just make sure to spray OUT of direct light, as it will intensify light to the leaves. This may cause the plant to burn. Once it is dry, you can return the plant to the sun if needed.

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