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Columbus,ohio

I went out to do one of my hourly checks on the patch.(I know that is a little much) I found to cucumber beatles mating. What can I do that costs under twenty bucks? I know it cheep but I have no money and my mom said she buy something to help my plants. Also ...how do I apply whatever you suggest. Thank you to anyone who replys.

7/9/2008 10:29:52 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

For something real cheap, go to WalMart and buy some garlic powder. Here is is $0.50 per bottle. Just sprinkle it around and it works well as a repellant. If your plant is normal size for this time of year, maybe one bottle per plant. After a couple of rains you might have to re-apply. The nice thing about garlic is that it is safe to use.

There are also some insecticides you can buy at a reasonable price, like Triazide. The ready to use varieties in the pump spray bottle are easiest. Just check the label to make sure that they are labeled to control the target bug. Some dusts, like Sevin or Eight may work too. Be very careful when applying insecticides, wear rubber gloves, don't get any overspray on you or your clothes and wash up your self and your clothes after applying. Maybe your parents can help with insecticides if you use them.

7/9/2008 11:17:19 PM

Newmarket, NH USA

I use an insecicide called Eight it is for vegetables and is very gentle but knocks them dead right away. Dont spray in heat of day or you will burn your leaves.

7/10/2008 9:15:13 AM

Clarence, NY, USA

I've been using Garlic Barrier and haven't seen a cucumber beetle all season. Price was about $14 for a bottle.

7/10/2008 10:25:02 AM

Williamsburg,KY

When sprinkling the garlic powder, is that on the ground?

7/10/2008 10:44:39 AM

No Place Special

I have seen just basic seven work wonders on the cuke beetles. Spray some seven on them ASAP.

7/10/2008 11:49:16 AM

Westford, MA

fyi Eight is the next incarnation of Sevin. I'm not sure of all of the differences but 7 is harmful to bees 8 isn't.

I've been sprinkling the Garlic Powder all over the plant, seems to work pretty good. Combined with Neptunes Harvest and Alaska 5-1-1, Smells Great!! Like a heavily spiced fish that has been sitting in the sun for a couple days.
kevin

7/10/2008 12:50:46 PM

Indiana

pick up a spray that contains either lamda cyhalathorin, or bifethrin

walmart sells them

7/10/2008 1:07:05 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

I put the garlic powder on the leaves and on the ground. If you get it under the leaves where it is protected some from rain I think it lasts longer. It really works well for me.

7/10/2008 1:07:14 PM

Pennsylvania

Can you make some kind of spray with garlic powder?

7/10/2008 10:17:51 PM

Anamosa, IA [email protected]

It might work, but have never tried it. We are getting hammered with rain again, so I don't want to put a drop of extra water on the plants right now. I know that there are some commercial garlic sprays on the market. I just tried the powder because it was so cheap and it worked.

7/11/2008 12:55:33 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Worth a try, thanks.

7/11/2008 8:12:04 AM