The site on the beetles does not say how to control them. I had a suggestion today from a non-gardener....Pour the insecticidal soap down around the roots of the flowers in the garden. (Zinnias, rose bush, chrysanthemum & hollyhock). Would this work?
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07-03-2007, 09:16 AM #21
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07-03-2007, 05:51 PM #22
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I'm sorry, I'm really confused tonight.* Which beetles and which site?* Are you talking about the Serica or Asiatic beetle?* It would be best to know which beetle first and then you or I can search for ideas for control.*
DO NOT POUR THE INSECTICIDAL SOAP ON THE SOIL!!* Why did they want you to do that?
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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07-04-2007, 03:43 AM #23
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I wont pour the soap on the soil, like I said that was a suggestion from a non-gardener.
I think the beetles I have*are *the Serica...both links bring me to the same site, different pages. I will do a google and see what I come up with.
Have a Happy 4th and be careful!
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07-06-2007, 11:40 PM #24
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Did you find out anything about the beetles?
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When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant.
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