RE: family/work vs. pumpkin

Don,

How well does Triazicide work on squash bugs?  In NW Mississippi that is my
biggest problem.  They are evil little critters.  Sevin does a number on
them.  So does my thumb and index finger!  But I don't like using Sevin for
the same reason you mention below, I don't want to hurt the bees.  In fact
next year I'm putting in a hive because I have seen so few bees this year.
All my gardening neighbors are tickled more bees will be in the area.

Brian


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
dec
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 9:15 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: family/work vs. pumpkin

Debbie,
Yes, you can put them on together as well as the sevin and garlic. 
Triazicide would be a better choice than Sevin though and doesn't kill the 
bees like Sevin. It is effective against vine borers et al. It is lambda 
cyhalothrin and the same active ingredient as Scimitar and Warrior T. It can

be purchased at Lowe's, Walmart almost anywhere that insecticides are sold. 
Yes you can spray at night, I usually do before sundown but have after 
sundown. As for protecting the pumpkin from dampness throw an old bedsheet 
or tablecloth over the fruit and old blankets or towels when the temps get 
below 60.
I don't use shade other than the sheet and leave it on, white keeps it cool 
enough and reflects the sun. On cool days in Sept. etc. I take the sheet off

and expose the fruit to the sun to keep it warmer and growing.   Don

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <yorunk@comcast.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:07 PM
Subject: Re: family/work vs. pumpkin


> Hey Steve.  I just got back from his sports thing and it's too dark to 
> spray.
>
> Question for ya'll ... can I mix Monty's Joy Juice with Neptune's Harvest 
> and feed the patch all at once or do I have to do it separately?  This 
> will be the first time I'm using Monty's.
>
> Also, can I spray a garlic barrier and Sevin together?  I think I saw a 
> cuke beetle flying around today.  Is there concern for spraying at night 
> since it is so damp?  Thought I read somewhere that it isn't recommended, 
> but that is the only time the bees are not active.  How about 'protecting'

> the pumpkin at night with high dampness?
>
> Debbie
>> Debbie,
>>   What time is the nephew's event? If you got there late, would anyone
>> notice?
>>
>> And yes, clip the male flowers and prune the tert vines. Just save it 
>> until
>> tomorrow.
>>
>> Decisions, decisions.  Good luck.
>>
>> Steve
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <yorunk@comcast.net>
>> To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:05 AM
>> Subject: family/work vs. pumpkin
>>
>>
>> > Ok gang.  At what point do you dismember a family member when they tell
>> > you the day before that there is a fall sports assembly for a nephew 
>> > and
>> > you were planning on spraying for bugs that night?  Given my work 
>> > schedule
>> > and the shorter days, I am limited in my time spent in patch.  I am
>> > watering at 5 a.m. today (while it is still dark) and was hoping to 
>> > spray
>> > Sevin tonight.  By the time I get home after said sports event, it will
>> > again be too dark to spray.  That will push me back to Friday night 
>> > (since
>> > I work tomorrow night).  At least I can fert. tomorrow morning.
>> >
>> > Should I be picking all male flowers?  I have had to cut away some 
>> > yellow
>> > leaves by the stumps.  Is that a good idea?  Guess based on the posts I
>> > need to be pruning the tertiary vines.
>> >
>> > Debbie
>> >
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