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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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Patch Overview: May 15th, 2019
There is always something to do, and the most obvious addition is the Aluminet shade netting has been put up around the entire perimeter of the patch. While this does keep out unwanted animals (in addition to the various wire fences that are also installed) the main goal is to repel aphids. I have had some issues with early season virus infections that are aphid vectored (transmitted) and insecticides are ineffective since the aphid only has to come into contact with the plant to cause infection. The Aluminet reflects light which the aphids perceive as the sun and instinctively fly away from this light source. As a result they fly away from my plants to hopefully, prevent a virus infection. Ever since putting this Aluminet up I have not had an early season virus infection after going 2 out of 3 years previous.
The large structure is coming together with most systems installed and automated where possible. There is still some fine tuning that needs to occur but the main structure is set, but sometimes it is the small details that can take the most time and be the most frustrating. Progress is being made and I like seeing my original idea come together, one piece at a time.
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