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Re: Therese Bugnet

Val,

>> By the way, is there anyway to prevent this from happening again?<<

If you are a strictly organic gardener, this will be unacceptable-- but
it works for me.
I've had no problems with cane borers since I started it.

There are fertilizers on the market with systemic insecticide in them--
the roots take up the insecticide and any insect that feeds on the plant
will die, including cane borers. Also, I believe there are sprays
(systemic insecticide) that do the same thing but don't have fertilizer.

I only use this on hybrid teas since, as you said, they seem to be most
susceptible. As an organic alternative, what about planting a couple of
hybrid tea bushes as a decoy to keep them away from your other bushes?
(then burning the infested canes regularly, of course.)

		Good luck.
		Sr. Marya
		MO, zone 6

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