Last year I tried an experiment with DE and its effects on the larvae. It had zero effect, unfortunately. Those things are too tough skinned for DE to work. But, if spinosad is sprayed into the holes where they are, it kills them within seconds. Also, the moths here in Nw Florida are bright orange like the color of a safety vest. Thanks for this article.
Most times I let the beneficial insects get the worms, wasps of all types in my garden are welcome. Every day they patrol my tomato plants and grab the tender little caterpillars feasting on my tomato leaves. But, I don’t have space for a lot of squash plants bush or vines, so I have to be a bit more aggressive with the SVB’s.
Hopefully this information will encourage others to let wasps live around their garden as long as they’re not hurting anyone. They’re absolutely one of the best beneficial bugs in the garden.
Last year I tried an experiment with DE and its effects on the larvae. It had zero effect, unfortunately. Those things are too tough skinned for DE to work. But, if spinosad is sprayed into the holes where they are, it kills them within seconds. Also, the moths here in Nw Florida are bright orange like the color of a safety vest. Thanks for this article.
Most times I let the beneficial insects get the worms, wasps of all types in my garden are welcome. Every day they patrol my tomato plants and grab the tender little caterpillars feasting on my tomato leaves. But, I don’t have space for a lot of squash plants bush or vines, so I have to be a bit more aggressive with the SVB’s.
Hopefully this information will encourage others to let wasps live around their garden as long as they’re not hurting anyone. They’re absolutely one of the best beneficial bugs in the garden.