Re: Bees, insects and resistance
That may be part of it, or it might be the weather. An abnormally dry year
has caused an explosion in the grasshopper population, perhaps most insects
enjoy the dry weather. I've heard parts of Russia and nearby countrys with
the same dry conditions are having problems with swarms of locusts.
Andy Wolf
Western NY
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From: Kathryn A. Roeder <roeder@mail.wiscnet.net>
To: 'Pumpkin people' <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Date: Friday, August 20, 1999 2:56 PM
Subject: Bees, insects and resistance
>We are farmers, and in response to Steve's post on smarter bugs and
resistance, I have to tell you that our canning company was saying they have
traps out to gauge the amount of bugs before and after spraying, and the bug
levels are at 20 times the most they've ever had before. They have sprayed
and sprayed this year, and it doesnt seem to help. I know my garden is
overrun with aphids...I completely gave up on the corn in there this year
because its way too gross to try to pick off the bugs. SO, even tho it
sounds wierd, if the canning companies are noticing it, maybe you aren't so
far off!
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