Question
insect
Hello dear Mike , i need your help to get red of lots of pests,
i am living in Abha-Saudi Arabia
there is many kinds of Beatles brown, black and white ones too so no way of fighting adult ones . my plants are invaded with
1- white grubs in my potted plants soil in my garden ,i am using potting soil for my plants .
2- even ants is using my pots to create their colonies.
3- spiders too is living on my plants.
i have geranium, spider , mother in low's tongue, 4 o'clock plants. i prefer using home remedies if possible.
i am gonna attach a photo of beatle , it's eating the green leafs of the plants too ...really really i'll appreciate what ever help you can give me , since i started loosing faith in my ability to look after some plants.
AnswerRegardless of the species, Sevin is a highly effective control. I always prefer to start with organic controls, but of all the chemicals, Sevin is the safest. As with all insecticides, it is a contact control. Therefore, it will kill bees in addition to the beetles and other pests. Bees do tend to sense when a plant has been treated and will most likely stay away, which will give you time to wash off the dust in time for them to still pollinate.
If you prefer to stay organic, I would highly recommend rotenone powder. This is the product I use when insects invade my garden. Rotenone is a derivative of a tropical plant. It is non-toxic to humans and pets and can be applied up to one day prior to harvesting. You can purchase this at many garden centers or on-line through companies such as Planet Natural or Gardens Alive. Just be sure to apply it when rain is not in the forecast for at least 48 hours to give it time to work.
Good luck, and please write again if I can ever provide assistance.
Regards,
Mike
