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eastern Ontario

Today,I saw my first ones on the LGs but not on the cukes.maybe they need to be renamed-LOL.

Anyone else have them? It is a definite temperature related happening.

6/5/2010 3:37:23 PM

Ottawa, Canada

Alan, we have a bunch hanging out around our pumpkin patch. I'm in Bells Corners so maybe it's regional. What are you using to get rid of them? I was considering garlic powder around the plant to ward them off. I found one small patch of eggs that I crushed. I'm also considering adding nematodes around the plant to prevent any larvae damage. Let me know if you have any better ideas.

6/28/2010 8:49:24 PM

eastern Ontario

Frogman--I use Sevin and have for years.It is a "light" insecticide and I just use as little as possible.It doesn't take much to have them on their back with feet in the air.That is a truly beautiful sight-LOL.

I am in Richmond so we are just 16 km or so apart.Please phone me at 838-3650 if you are interested in trading patch visits.I think we should meet and trade notes.

Cheers--Al Eaton

7/9/2010 7:31:31 PM

Ottawa, Canada

I'm away this weekend but I'll give you a shout next week

7/13/2010 11:30:57 PM