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- To: P*@aol.com
- Subject: Re: Here come the BORERS!
- From: "* R* H* W* <n*@ideasign.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jun 1997 08:20:20 -0500
- References: <970622215728_1477319021@emout02.mail.aol.com>
Pumpkinguy, I watched the vineborer moth on my plant lay a couple eggs too--before I pulverized her. She didn't take long to do it, but did curl her abdomen around to the underside of each vine to deposit the egg. Those were the only two eggs I have been able to find. Interestingly, haven't located any more moths since I sprayed with Sevin day before yesterday. However, all of the other insects I have seen around my vines seem to be there in their usual numbers--so I am wondering about effectiveness. Chris Wilbers Sioux Falls, SD -------- Pumkinguy@aol.com wrote: > > Chris, > Methoxychlor is probably better than sevin. Vine borers can lay eggs > anywhere but it has been my experience that they prefer the main vine near > the base of the plant. One day I saw a vine borer moth and my first reaction > was to chase him like a mad man and squish him. Then I decided to watch him > (or her) and see what she was up to. I had recently sprayed which didn't seem > to phase the moth as she lit on the plant and crawled along the vine. She > went toward the base of the plant and then did an evil, rotten, low down > thing.........she crawled under the vine and layed a few eggs > on the bottom side where you could hardly see them. Vine borers can be caught > napping in the evening and very early morning. They quite often will lay > right on top of one of the leaves and take a nap. They slow down when it is > cool and are easier to catch. If you think you have borers watch for them > buzzing around during the heat of the day. > pumkinguy@aol.com
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