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Insect Pests on Annuals
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For all chemical controls, READ AND FOLLOW
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE |
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APHID
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Symptoms
- Severe infestations will cause curling/twisting of foliage,
flowers to wilt and drop.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Ladybird beetles/larvae, lacewings are natural predators.
- Strong jet of water to knock aphids off plants.
Chemical Controls:
- Insecticidal soap, Doktor Doom House and Garden, and various other insecticides.
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FLEA BEETLE
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Symptoms
- Small 'shot hole' appearance to leaves.
- Beetles will jump when disturbed.
- Roots (potatoes) will have pitted appearance and when peeled,
small holes will be visible just below surface.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Row covers for seedlings/young plants.
Chemical Controls:
- Malathion or Diazinon according to directions.
- Spray plants with Rotenone or pyrethrins when damage first note.
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SPIDER MITES
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Plants Affected
Symptoms
- Stippling - tiny dots in foliage
- Yellowing of foliage - "haze" on foliage
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Strong jet of water
- Keep plants misted
- Fall debris cleanup
Chemical Controls:
- Insecticidal Soap, miticide such as malathion, Safer's 3 in 1. Product must state: Miticide or that it treats Mites.
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SPITTLEBUG
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Plants Affected
Symptoms
- 'Spit' on plant - bug is hidden underneath.
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Spray plants with strong jet of water.
Chemical Controls:
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THRIPS
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Plants Affected
Symptoms
- White blotches or streaks on foliage/blooms
Controls
Cultural or Non-chemical Controls:
- Good fall clean up of debris.
Chemical Controls:
- Apply Doktor Doom to foliage early in season (mid-June). As this product persists on foliage for a few weeks, it should help to get one the generations.
- Doktor Doom House and Garden
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