Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #1230
In a message dated 5/18/00 7:55:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
Greg@schraiber.com writes:
<< I believe the three primary pumpkin predatory pests are:
squash vine borer
squash bug
cucumber beetle
Is Asana effective on all three or only borers?
If not, what is the 'recommended' pesticide for the others?
Thanks
Greg Schraiber
>>
Greg,
Sevin is quite effective on cucumber beetles, but not effective on Squash
bugs or borers. Methoxychlor is moderately effective on juvenile squash bugs,
borers and good on cucumber beetles. Asana will do well on all 3. Asana is
apx 135 bucks a gallon and requires a permit to buy it. For the non
commercial farmer (backyard gardener) ...Methoxychlor is probably the way to
go at the moment.
pumkinguy
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