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  • From: Andy Fellenz <fellenz AT fltg.net>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Asparagus Beetles
  • Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:14:15 -0400

Are you saying that I should cut everything down, remove it and dust with the diatomaceous earth?

Andy

breck wrote:
Pick everything that sticks its little head up 7-9". Then dust with
diatomaceous earth(food grade).

Breck
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[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Andy Fellenz
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:47 PM
To: Market Farming
Subject: [Market-farming] Asparagus Beetles

I have a new planting of asparagus and while hilling the plants today found many asparagus beetles - both larvae and adults feeding on the fronds. What are effective organic methods to control an infestation?

Andy
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