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Post by binnylou on Jul 13, 2021 14:58:18 GMT -5
For several years, I have planted a border of First Lady Marigolds. It’s a bright spot in my flower garden. The transplants that went in in a timely fashion are growing and blooming. The transplants that I was slow to plant are really struggling. It’s not the plant…something is chewing the leaves. Some of the plants are down to just a skeleton. It’s not the rabbit…he would take the stems, I think. I’m thinking slug/earwig. Who eats marigolds? I figured they would taste too bad to be of interest. what to use? Insecticidal soap, neem, diatomaceous earth? All of the above?  Suggestions? |
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 13, 2021 17:50:10 GMT -5
I'd have figured that too.
I'm having an intense earwig problem this year. Not marigolds but basil and spinach (when it was going), a few chiles but just a few.
I'd also like to know what is good to use against earwigs.
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Post by binnylou on Jul 13, 2021 18:49:31 GMT -5
Unfortunately, we mulch, and they love those moist areas.
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Post by datgirl on Jul 13, 2021 20:37:54 GMT -5
My Marigolds too , and they're in a pot.
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Post by Mumsey on Jul 14, 2021 4:42:26 GMT -5
Haven't seen any damage on marigolds here.
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Post by desertwoman on Jul 14, 2021 9:08:44 GMT -5
binnylou, just read that diatomaceous earth will do the deed. And we can spray a soap/water solution directly on them, but that would take a lot more effort. Earwigs tend to come out more at night, I think.
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Post by binnylou on Jul 14, 2021 9:16:30 GMT -5
I’ve tried the piece of garden hose trick…a small piece of hose makes a hiding place for them. In the morning, shake them in to a bucket of soapy water. I’ve found this only works if the “hunter” starts his/her day before the “hunted”.  |
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