Re: More on Hosta Chewing Insects
- Subject: Re: More on Hosta Chewing Insects
- From: N*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 07:55:47 EDT
In a message dated 6/18/02 9:06:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CCREDUX@aol.com
writes:
<< There is another, more deadly pest that many are not aware of===Porcellio
laevis, the awful SOW BUG. It eats the tender shoots and at the base no
less.
Millipedes follow them around and eat their secretions. It is absolutely
ghastly. if you get the picture.
Clyde C in Indy IN
>>
Clyde, I agree with you whole heartily. They even eat the leave that are
touching the ground and they seem to be worse this year (if that could be
possible).
Narda
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