Re: Cucumber Beetle Eggs

Chris;
Thanks for the info...I didn't know it was such a high ph....I'll keep
looking for a cucumber beetle deterrent.
Deborah



Deborah,

I have no personal experience in using lye.  However, it is a very basic
substance, meaning that the pH is very high.  It "burns" because of this
high pH.  Traces of the chemical itself may leach out by spring, but I
wonder if it would alter the pH of the soil unfavorably.  I'd be cautious
unless your patch is too acidic, or unless you have a bunch of pine needles
or something else acidic you could add to your patch in spring if the soil
test then registers a high pH.

Just my own thoughts, don't take this as gospel,
Chris Wilbers
Springfield, MO

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deborahsloves@webtv.net wrote:

> Thought I would re-post my Question?
> For some in-put...It is getting quite cool here and have had to start
> fall patch prep...already...
> Does any-one know the effects of lye on soil...?
> Thankyou.
>
> I was told I could put LYE on my patch this fall to kill off the
> cucumber beetles eggs the lye would burn them......and traces of the lye
> would be gone by spring....and so should the eggs for 2000.  Any -one
> know any-thing about this....I know my grandmother used it
> outdoors...for their outhouses...never seemed to bother the grass.  I
> had a major infestation this year and was diligent on my
> spraying...nothing worked...has any-one a well guarded secret they would
> like to share...on these pests.  Deborah ...
> ..................Ps. thankyou Beth...
>
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Regards,
Chris Wilbers
Springfield, MO

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