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Johnston, R.I.

THE CUKE BEATLES HAVE LANDED IN RI. Time to get out all those poisons that and plan your attack..

6/3/2009 12:14:54 PM

Portsmouth, RI

I haven't seen any here in Portsmouth yet, but I'm sure it won't be long.
Bob

6/3/2009 1:53:34 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

I'd first carefully go through the patch and dump any adult cuke beetle in a bucket of soapy water. Then check for eggs under every leaf. Then, very carefully apply something that would be effective at keeping them off your plants. (Neem?)

6/3/2009 3:04:32 PM

[email protected]

Thanks for the warning, been kinda cool here for them yet, but been watching.

6/3/2009 3:58:02 PM

milford, CT,

They have been sighted in Connecticut...Mark

6/3/2009 4:18:15 PM

Plymouth, Connecticut

Haven't seen any yet Norm, thanks for the heads up though Mark.

6/3/2009 4:47:41 PM

South East

They are down South too. Seen them starting a couple of weeks ago.

6/3/2009 4:56:48 PM

Rhode Island

they must be johnston beetles returning from there winter vacation. we sprayed a couple days ago and wall-la found a few dead bugs on the leaves withing an hour.
merit as a spray on plant only is the most effective - ( i do not reccomment it as a drench because it will kill microbs and good bacterial in the soil -etc.
it can be obtained from rosecare.com.

6/4/2009 5:36:28 AM

Cochecton, NY

Lost a plant to them two weeks ago here in Sullivan County, NY

6/4/2009 6:43:39 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Do cuke beatles migrate from N to S? Peace, Wayne

6/5/2009 3:00:43 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Duh...don't think I heard this before...Pap!!! No Merit as a drench, or soil applied pesticide??? Foliar app only? Peace, Wayne

6/5/2009 3:03:58 AM