Pests, Diseases and Other Problems
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Subject: Japanese Beetles
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Riverview School Kids |
CT
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Hi Everyone,
We have noticed Japanese Beetles on leaves in our patch today. Are they a big problem for pumpkins like they are on flowers? Should we get a beetle trap? Thanks for your advice.
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7/6/2000 4:35:06 PM
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PumpkinFred |
West Virginia
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Hi, Kids! I have been following your progress over the past few monthes and I am impressed to say the least. Keep up the good work. In regards to your Japanese Beetle problems, I would not recommend a "beetle trap" unless you set it up well away from your plant (couple of blocks at least). They use a Pheromone (scent) to attract males to the bag and probably attract more to the area doing more harm than good. Manual methods of hand picking and give them a squish or collect them in a bag a release them to other areas is your best bet. This also relieves you of having to use additional chemicals to rid them. How distructive they are to pumpkin plants? I don't know that. I'm a rookie........Good luck and let me know how you fare. Fred
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7/6/2000 8:58:36 PM
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Riverview School Kids |
CT
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Hi pumpkin Fred,
Thanx for the helpful advice.We will take the hand picking advice. Thanx for keeping a eye on our progress. We wish you luck on your PUMPkin too!
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7/7/2000 1:38:37 PM
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Riverview School Kids |
CT
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Thank you gp and ken D, We have sat down and worked out a plan to move the vine. We will post our results soon,so check up on us.
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7/7/2000 1:49:34 PM
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