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Mt. Pleasant, MI

Just wondering what other people do to control them. Had them for the first time last year, and would like to have a heads up on them this year. From what I understand, most pesticides don't work on the adults. Thanks.

6/10/2008 10:09:56 AM

Mt. Pleasant, MI

I think my biggest problem last year was that I mulched the entire garden with dried grass clippings and that gave them lots of places to hide. Won't be doing that again this year.

6/10/2008 11:07:57 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Mulch does give them good hiding places. You are wise not to mulch very much. The adults can be controlled with the right stuff. Orthenex, Talstar, Merit, just to name a few. They can be stubborn. I'm a firm believer they are left over from the dinosaur age!!!

6/10/2008 6:31:56 PM

San Jose garysand@pacbell.net

those things are hard to kill when adults!!!

6/10/2008 8:48:23 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Ron, are we talkin bout squash bugs, as in, stink bugs, the diamond shaped things??? Peace, Wayne

6/10/2008 10:24:41 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Squash Bugs can be tough but Bifenthrin works well here. Asana does a great job if the situation justifies.

6/10/2008 11:01:43 PM

montgomery,AL

Have never muched before, but with such dry conditions as I have- muched today. Use systemic Bayer tree & shrub; also Lamba-cyhaothin and Bifenthrin.

6/11/2008 8:39:21 PM

Atlanta, Georgia

With all of these chemicals, do any of the users of these pesticides still have any life in the soil such as earthworms, etc...?
It's a serious question since I prefer to stay organic unless I have no other choice.
Best regards,
Michel

6/17/2008 10:26:33 PM