Re: Cucumber Beetles
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Cucumber Beetles
- From: G* <G*@aol.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 21:01:50 EDT
In a message dated 5/4/98 9:02:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
bcapling@board.wcbe.on.ca writes:
<< Howdy Folks,
I am a little concerned about Cucumber Beetles this year because they
devastated my young plants last year.
-Has anyone seen any yet? Last year I didn't see any until early or
mid June. The trees and crops are 3 weeks ahead of last year around
here and I am starting to get worried about these little pests.
-After the initial attack last year I used Sevin to keep them at bay
for the rest of the season. What is the best way to apply this
product? Last year I mixed it in a watering can and poured it on the
plants. Is there a better way?
-Will a product like Sevin harm a plant at the three leaf stage?
Just want to be ready for the initial attack.
Thanks
Blair Capling
Kitchener Ontario Canada >>
Insect eggs hatch by cumulative degree days so they can hatch a different time
each year. They will also hatch earlier in a cold frame. I would use 5%
Seven dust and keep them dusted, this is about the mildest product that works
you can use on them.
George
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