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  1. Japanese Beetle Infestation! - HelpfulGardener.com

    Nov 9, 2024 · Well, I have been using insecticide, fungicide and any "cide" to get rid of pests on my ornamentals for many years. I have an abundance of humming birds, butterflies, bees of all kinds,fire …

  2. Help! Attack of the Aphids! - HelpfulGardener.com

    Jun 2, 2012 · My young foot-tall tomatoes and potatoes are under attack by black aphids. There are small holes in the leaves - some of them look like lace doilies. I sprinkled diazinon and sevin on the …

  3. Panicking over Bug B Gon - HelpfulGardener.com

    May 25, 2017 · Panicking over Bug B GonClass and Uses: Permethin is a synthetic pyrethroid. Pyrethrins are derived from crysanthemums, but the synthetic ones are much more concentrated and …

  4. Is this a botanical pesticide - helpfulgardener.com

    Feb 19, 2007 · Is this a botanical pesticideWe have recommended using Neem Oil as an insecticide if you use anything at all. I tend to discourage the use of any insecticides, pesticides, herbicde or what …

  5. Caterpillars on raspberry leaves - helpfulgardener.com

    May 20, 2015 · Thuricide BT is a good organic insecticide for many types of caterpillars. Once you know what type of caterpillar you have you could check the list of insects it works on.

  6. Pesticide for tender seedlings - helpfulgardener.com

    Dec 9, 2014 · I have tried a couple of insecticides but they seem to burn the young and tender leaves. Does anyone have any experience with this issue and know of a seedling friendly insecticide that can …

  7. How to Get Rid of and Eliminate STINK BEETLES

    Jan 18, 2010 · Many state-sponsored stink bug control methods have focused on the release of such parasites, protecting crops and gardens in the areas that they are released. If these measures do not …

  8. aphids and a green caterpilar - HelpfulGardener.com

    Nov 22, 2004 · this is marked unknown but the critters I saw sucking up my sage and basil looked just like this. How can I get rid of them? and the aphids I'm spraying with 'soapy' water, but this just slows …

  9. Squash Vine Borers! - HelpfulGardener.com

    May 21, 2010 · Squash Vine Borers!Most people want to know what the best way to control the SVB is and I think it is the netting. Over the years, I've never found a pesticide or insecticide that is very …

  10. Webworms (??) destroying Garden Sage plants - helpfulgardener.com

    Jul 29, 2016 · Webworms (??) destroying Garden Sage plantsI don't have a large caterpillar problem since I have a lot of anoles that will eat them and most other insects hanging around the plants. I …