hippywife
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Fri Jun-27-08 03:34 PM
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I swear I had no idea that horn worms would be just as attracted to my potato plants as to the tomato plants. I have pulled ten to eleven of the ugly ass monsters off the potato plants between last night and this afternoon.
The chickens are enjoying the little impromptu snacks, tho.
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asdjrocky
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Fri Jun-27-08 06:36 PM
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| 1. I wish I could have chickens. |
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I've been lucky so far with pests. I have lot's of yellow jackets and dragon flies, and I'm told that helps. I also released lady bugs recently. But I'm keeping my fingers crossed and knocking on wood.
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ailsagirl
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Fri Jun-27-08 09:20 PM
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| 2. Once I bought and released some ladybugs and they flew away |
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never to be seen or heard from again. :(
Once in awhile, I'll see one in my flowers, though.
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asdjrocky
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Fri Jun-27-08 09:36 PM
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| 3. Did you release at night, or during the day? |
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Some smart person told me they don't fly at night, so if you want them to stick around wait til night time to release.
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ailsagirl
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Sat Jun-28-08 04:10 PM
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| 4. I released them during the day-- didn't know any better... |
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Edited on Sat Jun-28-08 04:11 PM by ailsagirl
I almost bought some the other day but then decided not to. I'll still see the odd one in my garden...
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sazemisery
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Sun Jun-29-08 01:59 AM
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| 5. Potatoes and tomatoes are cousins and attract the same... |
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insects. Spray BT weekly and you will have no problems. BT is organic.
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