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- Q.What Species Of Trees Are Susceptible To Granulated Ambrosia Beetles? - One of my two 6 year old peach trees has granulated ambrosia beetles and is dying. How can I protect ...
- Q.Killing Off Whitefly Eggs And Other Bacteria That May Be Left Behind In The Soil Last Fall - I had whiteflies in my garden last year for the first time ever. Not sure where they came from ...
- Q.Clarification On Kaolin Mixture - The instructions in your article say mix one quart of Kaolin to etc. I have rec'd the Kaolin i powder ...
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March 16, 2020Q.How do I get rid of this plague?
Hello! I’ve been dealing with this disgusting and persistent plague... I’ve tried about everything my local hardware and garden store offers. I love phothus, have them inside my apartment and manage to grow them with a dedicated plant grow lamp, the problem is that they are infested with white bugs. So annoyed! Help please!
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GKH_Susan on
March 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks like mealybugs. Here are some treatment options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
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- Asked by
tanamblair on
March 16, 2020
Conroe, TexasQ.What Species Of Trees Are Susceptible To Granulated Ambrosia Beetles?
One of my two 6 year old peach trees has granulated ambrosia beetles and is dying. How can I protect the other tree? I have plum trees in the same area. Are they susceptible also? How should I destroy the diseased tree. It looks like it is dying. The blooms and baby peaches are all dead and the leaves are not coming.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, there is no cure once they are established. Almost all fruit and nut species are susceptible, and prevention will be the only method of control.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/preventing-ambrosia-beetles.htm
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March 21, 2020Q.killing off whitefly eggs and other bacteria that may be left behind in the soil last fall
I had whiteflies in my garden last year for the first time ever. Not sure where they came from but I want to treat my garden soil before I plant this year to get rid of any eggs or other bacteria left behind. I was planning to treat it with hydrogen peroxide but was not sure how early I should apply this treatment. Is this something you would recommend, and when should the treatment be applied (how long before I plant my new garden)?
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GKH_Susan on
March 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are two articles that should be helpful. The one on houseplants includes the garden, too. Whiteflies lay eggs on plants so they won't be in the soil. If you removed all your plants from last year, you should be good, 'til they invade your yard again. The eggs and pupa are resistant to insecticides, so control is difficult. There are some suggestions below, plus how to use hydrogen peroxide in the garden.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-whiteflies-houseplants.htm
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RWT on
March 24, 2020
Spring, TXQ.Clarification On Kaolin Mixture
The instructions in your article say mix one quart of Kaolin to etc. I have rec'd the Kaolin i powder form. How do I equate that to a quart, e.g., does one pound of powder mixed with water provide the right mixture or a quarter pound of powder in a quart of water, etc?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You will fill a liquid quart measure with the equivalent in powder. Surround is most commonly found as a powder.
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RWT on
March 25, 2020A.Thanks for the quick answer.
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grannyD75 on
March 25, 2020
76262Q.How To Get Rid Of Carpenter Ants On Fence?
Just discovered on new fence wood.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are some articles that will help you with your issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/greenhouses/ridding-greenhouse-of-ants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/ants-in-houseplants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/home-remedies-carpenter-ants.htm
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March 28, 2020Q.Hi, I am an 8th grader and I am trying to make an insecticidal soap homemade! What is the best recipe with the amount of ingredient
s because it doesn’t say what amount to put on your site!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 29, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article gives amounts for ingredients:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/homemade-soap-spray.htm
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Javed Manan on
April 1, 2020
Quettq, 87300Q.In One Of My Pots The Parts Of Soil Looks Like It Has Been Digged Out By Some Bug.
An image is attached
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I can't really tell what is going on from the one photo. I will, also, need to know more about the plant in question, the type of soil, whether it is indoors or out, and any information that you can give. I'm sorry, I just don't have enough information to give any kind of diagnosis.
In the meantime, here are some articles to help you with insect pests:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
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