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Cochecton, NY

Anyone else in the Northeast seeing them? Or anywhere else in the world for that matter. I see what they do to the trees around here. Also, does anyone use Diatomaceous Earth powder for slug control?

5/23/2008 7:51:09 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

We had them about 3 weeks ago, ate the hell out of the wifes rose bushes before I noticed and sprayed. Never saw any on or around the pumpkin plants though. Have not seen any now in about a week.

5/24/2008 10:50:58 PM

Cochecton, NY

I have seen them near the patch, but luckily not near the plants yet! Hopefully it stays that way. What kind of spray did you use? I should probably get that done now instead of later!

5/25/2008 7:04:40 AM

Western NY

Had a few of the tent caterpillars in the trees here, caught 2 nests before they broke out, but i'm sure there was more.

5/25/2008 8:28:44 AM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

BIG24NUT, I used Orthenex here. Most any insecticide will do them in though.

5/25/2008 9:28:10 PM

Fairport,NY

Mark, do you spray the Orthenex directly on the young pumpkin plant?If so at what rate do you apply it
Thanks

5/31/2008 5:39:49 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

The normal rate is 1 tablespoon per gallon. I drop it back to half that on a young plant and spray VERY lightly. Doesn't take much to deter catepillars.

5/31/2008 10:26:26 PM