I have been using permethrin and neem oil in my garden. How long do I need to wait before introducing the lady bugs?
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I would wait a month just to be safe. 1-3 weeks is a normal length of time that permethrin will stay on plants but if you wash the plants well multiple times, it should shorten that time.
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I would take the garden hose and really spray the plants and wait a day or two then release lady bugs. They are pretty tough. Hope this helps. Eve
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I did the same, Neem kills them. I also have garlic, onion and ginger in the yard, they aren't crazy about the smell.
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I've used straight Neem oil that comes in a spray bottle, (which is only about 15% neem). When you dilute the 70% stuff to the right strength it works just as good if not better. No plant damage, smell or pet hazard. And its 1/10 the cost! Highly recommend
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Yes. I use Permethrin, it is safe to use, will not harm animals, and leaves no residue. Most important, it has a great residual effect, approx. minimum 6 months.
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I sprinkle this around my hosta for the slugs, and it works fine. I do not have lady bugs in those ground areas, so I don't know, but if it says it kills insects, then it might. I would contact Ortho: 866-324-9192. I hope this helps.
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Like any insect; you have to follow their cycle. The first spray should be followed by several more, at least once a week up to four weeks depending on your infestation. If in your lawn you can sight grub damage easily; the grass picks up like loose hair shaved off. Make sure you have a mix that includes grub control.
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I have a small yard and I was able to cover the front and back yard with the amount of beneficial nematodes that I bought. I was using it for fleas also and for grubs. In digging this year in the yard I have noticed a marked diminution in the number of grubs that I have run across. I will need to wait another 3-4 weeks to see the influence of the nematodes on june bugs.
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It states to use product within 1 year. Here's the thing: It doesn't work. Roaches will either walk around it to avoid the product or they will stay trapped and spend the time reproducing. I wrote the vendor who apparently thought my Master's of Science degreee meant that I am an idiot. I think the positive testimonials are fake. Demon WP and Cyper WP work incredibly well, but you have to mix it w/ water and apply w/ a sprayer.
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Try buying insecticide concentrate and dilute it into a bucket of water. Pour down pipe and let sit overnight. Kills the cockroaches, too. Do this every 1-3 months on all toilet and sink drains. This is why you turn on the lights in a early AM and discover large roaches. Where did they come from? Never saw the baby ones. Now you know.
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I used the ladybugs on my flower garden. It's been a few year since I tried it (I just did the review recently, but I track my plants and documented the effort) I do remember a few showing up after the initial group left. They didn't stay either!
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It should kill them on contact or within minutes. If you have an infestation you will need to spray your plants every 5 days. Do that 3 times. Three sprays in 15 days. Make sure to spray under the leaves as well. You will have to break the life cycle of the pest which is typically 5-7 days.
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Scale insects were set back but not completely eliminated, Mixed with neem oil does better and does not effect botanigard
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It should not be too long. You want it to touch the ground to help keep out the bugs.
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My understanding is only on ladybugs outside. Try something sweet to the taste on plants in your yard. You will probably need a professional for inside the house.
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Start listening to Mike McGrath at WHYY online "you bet your garden". I am sure you could call in to the radio show too. There is also an A-Z section which lists previous weekly questions in alphabetical order. Don't lady bugs eat aphids? They come dehydrated so wet your plants at night then apply the lady bugs. They will fly away if you try in the day time
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1 tablespoon of Deadbug to 1 quart of water (1 oz = 2 tablespoons) mix only the amount needed for a single treatment. In vegetable gardens it is recommended to use not more than 3 gallons of spray for a 1000 square-foot area. Also for example when growing leafy vegetables the maximum number of applications per season would be 6, minimum days to wait before reapplying 4 days, minimum days to wait from last application to harvest 1 day. This product is toxic to bees exposed to treatment for three hours following treatment. Do not apply this pesticide to blooming, pollen shedding or nectar producing parts of plants if the bees may forage forage on the plants during this time period. This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. More information than you asked for :) I hope it helps.
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Any time. BTW - this product is awesome for general pests inside and out. It's especially good for spiders and ticks.
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This is supposed to help repel and keep spiders away but will not kill them. I sprayed a mixture of peppermint oil, water and a drop of dish soap on curtains, outside foundation, vents, window sills and any visible opening or crack where spiders might get in through. It seems to have helped but I read that it's not permanent and you may have to continue spraying periodically (7-14 days). Try Neem oil, I read neem oil disrupts insects hormonal balance and makes it hard for them to grow and lay eggs. Also, look up organic food grade diatamaceous earth for spiders too. I tried a combination of all of these and have noticed it's helped.