Re: Killing Borers
Seven does work but you need to apply it very often, like every third day. You also have to attempt to cover every square millimeter of the plant stems, leaf bottoms, and all the vines (especially the underside). I had a lot of Adult SVB's laying hundreds of eggs last year and only one borer managed to take up home on a side vine. It is way too much work but does work. Warrior-T is definitely the way to go. There has to be residual seven covering the egg when it hatches. If the little grub isn't overwhelmed by it and makes it into the vine, it is safe and you can't get um with the Seven anymore. If you must use Seven, make it a bit on the weak side and enjoy your endless ritual : )
Ray S.
>>> Lyle Rockwell <rocky.r@cyber-quest.com> 06/19/01 10:13PM >>>
Sevin doesnt touch Vine Borers, or thier eggs.. Sorry Greg... You need
Warrior T......
> Greg Sliwka wrote:
>
> List,
>
> Can anyone tell me if Sevin is effective on squash vine borer eggs or
> newly hatched borer grubs? I inspected my plants today and found and
> pulverized several eggs. I was about to bury some vines when I sensed
> that I might have missed some, so I drenched the vines with Sevin
> before burying them. Good move? Bad call? Talk to me.
>
> Still dodging icebergs.
> Greg "Titanic Atlantic" Sliwka
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