Being Proactive About Lacebugs
Q: Last year my azaleas were attacked by lace bugs. Now, after the winter cold, I don’t see any bugs or evidence. I would prefer to use a systemic solution and be proactive. When do I start and with what?
A: Despite the cold earlier this year, there are still plenty of lacebugs lurking on the plants. Lacebugs have a very high reproductive rates. A few will become many before you know it. One of the best systemic insecticides is Imidacloprid. It is sold by several online purveyors as Dominion. A small amount of Dominion goes a long way. Be careful when you mix it and follow the label instructions carefully.
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Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar
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Creeping Fig – Prune After Cold?
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Seedless Tomatoes – Hormone?
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Liriope Spicata (spreading monkey grass) – Eradication
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Pine Needles – Leaving on Grass
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Scale insect control on Meyer lemon
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Fire Ant – Control Organically
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Elderberry – Growing
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Birch – Badly Pruned
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Oak – Cherry Gall
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