Re: Borers are spotted
Dan,
Thanks for the warning. We're just east of you. I sprayed about a week ago
with a combination of Daconil and Malathion. Having lost my only plant to
bacterial wilt last year (had it diagnosed at the University of Illinois) I
am taking much more seriously the insect control program.
Hope you grow a 1000+ pounder.
Greg Schraiber
(next scheduled spray tomorrow :-)
Carlsons wrote:
> List,
> Well well well!!!It has started already here in Iowa......Was doing
> my once over on all the plants..(admittedly pathetic as they are!!!) and
> came across what appeared to be a few of those dreaded borer
> eggs....earliest I have ever seen them....Yes 6 eggs were plucked off my
> 746 Scherber plant and then later I went out and had a one on one with
> the little darling at exactly 2:22 P.M. I won and the first borer of the
> season has been killed....all other plants were egg free....also 2 cukes
> were spotted and wiped out also....sprays go on tonight!!! Just thought
> all you in the area should have an eye open!!!
> Dan and Beth the Carlson
> In Iowa right on the mighty Mississippi!!!!
>
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