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Re: Potato bugs

At 02:48 PM 7/21/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Hand Picking the bugs, do not squash them with your fingers as this just
>spreads the eggs inside and your problem esculates, rather drop them in
>a paper bag and burn.
>
But some authorities say that smooshing the potato bugs on the leaves is a
deterrent to other potato beetles.  Some even suggest running them through
the blender and pouring the contents over the top of the potato vine.  Bon
appetit!  Margaret
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