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- From: "eczekalski" <eczekalski@gaias-gift.com>
- To: "'gardenwriters-on-gardening'" <gwl-g@lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: RE: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:36:12 -0500
I thought that the nematodes were difficult to apply properly because (IIRC)
they only act at certain stages of insect development and under particular
weather conditions. Also, the adult beetles may come from anywhere, not
just the yard that you own and can spray.
Since the beetle populations have seemed to vary with the harshness of our
winters, it's hard to tell if the nematodes have had any effect.
Esther Czekalski
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[mailto:gwl-g-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Doreen Howard
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:22 AM
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Subject: Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense
Miranda Smith wrote:
> Some formulations of beneficial nematodes include species that prey on
> Japanese Beetle larvae. They are a better bet than milky spore in cooler
> climates. Apply them in the spring--they will find the grubs. They do
> not overwinter well, but they are effective enough so that a couple of
> years of applying them usually does the trick.
Where do you find these nematodes? Web site, catalog, garden center??
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense
, (continued)
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Jacqueline Heriteau, 01/24/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Jeff Lowenfels, 01/24/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Carolyn Ulrich, 01/24/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Jacqueline Heriteau, 01/24/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Hamptongar, 01/24/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, nancy szerlag, 01/24/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Miranda Smith, 01/25/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Doreen Howard, 01/25/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Dan Clost, 01/25/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Miranda Smith, 01/25/2005
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RE: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
eczekalski, 01/25/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Miranda Smith, 01/25/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Japanese Beetle Defense,
Dan Clost, 01/25/2005
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RE: [gwl-g] Japanese Beetle Defense,
eczekalski, 01/25/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Japanese Beetle Defense, Dan Clost, 01/25/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Japanese Beetle Defense, Miranda Smith, 01/25/2005
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RE: [gwl-g] Japanese Beetle Defense,
eczekalski, 01/25/2005
- [gwl-g] interesting press release, Miranda Smith, 01/26/2005
- RE: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, eczekalski, 01/25/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Doreen Howard, 01/25/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, AldieOaks, 01/24/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Hamptongar, 01/24/2005
- Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense, Scott Vlaun, 01/25/2005
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Re: [gwl-g] Jap Beetle Defense,
Jacqueline Heriteau, 01/24/2005
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