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Definitely aphids, white flies, mites, and now moths…

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Definitely aphids, white flies, mites, and now moths…

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In Denver, been battling the aphids, and the white flies, mites, weevils and now I suspect gypsy moths are here. I’ve worked on this property for three years and have never seen anything like it here or anywhere. And it’s not just this property- I’m seeing all of these things or signs of infestation all over the neighborhood.
I’ve collected samples. I have photos. I’ve called and emailed the Co Dept of Agriculture (they don’t work weekends).
Does anyone know where I can take my samples to be tested today?
 
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DenverPerennialGardener said:
In Denver, been battling the aphids, and the white flies, mites, weevils and now I suspect gypsy moths are here. I’ve worked on this property for three years and have never seen anything like it here or anywhere. And it’s not just this property- I’m seeing all of these things or signs of infestation all over the neighborhood.
I’ve collected samples. I have photos. I’ve called and emailed the Co Dept of Agriculture (they don’t work weekends).
Does anyone know where I can take my samples to be tested today?
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If it's bugs you are trying to track, document or share info about local conditions, I would suggest reaching out to the UC Riverside Entemology Department. When the Brown Widows made their way through Southern California, Ventura County was one of the last areas to get them and they asked people to send them any samples they came across. The same week they sent that bulletin I found some in my yard and mailed them two dead ones in a plastic jar. Eight months later I was walking my property and found them everywhere and strangely there weren't any black widows around. It has since balanced out and seems to now be a equal number of lacks and browns. I'm seeing massive numbers of mites and based on the volume and the rate I'm killing them, they are parachuting in to my yard from somewhere else.
 
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DenverPerennialGardener said:
In Denver, been battling the aphids, and the white flies, mites, weevils and now I suspect gypsy moths are here. I’ve worked on this property for three years and have never seen anything like it here or anywhere. And it’s not just this property- I’m seeing all of these things or signs of infestation all over the neighborhood.
I’ve collected samples. I have photos. I’ve called and emailed the Co Dept of Agriculture (they don’t work weekends).
Does anyone know where I can take my samples to be tested today?
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Nope! But I don’t think you’re gonna win against that lineup anyway! That sounds like murderers row! As long as the conditions are right, and there is plenty of food for them, they are going to proliferate! I guess it’s a good year for the bugs! Hang in there! Probably the best bet is to plant only native plants! Sometimes mother nature doesn’t like folks getting cute with her flowerbeds! It could be a message!😂🍻✌️
 
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Man mine are outdoors also and i've already been spraying my plants for preventative maintenance. Saw i little chew on a leaf and sprayed all the plants. I worry about moths later during flower but i still keep spraying. It's when those catipillar shits dig into the buds make big old rot holes. Kill them all with capt. jacks BT
 

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Oldchucky said:
Nope! But I don’t think you’re gonna win against that lineup anyway! That sounds like murderers row! As long as the conditions are right, and there is plenty of food for them, they are going to proliferate! I guess it’s a good year for the bugs! Hang in there! Probably the best bet is to plant only native plants! Sometimes mother nature doesn’t like folks getting cute with her flowerbeds! It could be a message!😂🍻✌️
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I’m an organic gardener specializing in naturalistic and low water using plants. I’ve already made significant changes in my clients gardens. But even our Colorado native sand cherries are under attack.
 
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I can only post so many pictures- my gardens speak for themselves. And as I said above the pests are affecting native plants in a well maintained garden. That’s how I know this is a great concern to a great many.
 

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Moth repellent spray​

  • Water 4 ounces
  • Essential oil of cedar – 20 to 30 drops
  • Essential oil of lavender - 10 to 20 drops
  • Essential oil of peppermint - 5 to 10 drops
  • Essential oil of eucalyptus - 10 to 20 drops
  • Optional: Citronella essential oil - 5 drops
White flies - Neem Oil

Budworms - handpick, you let the moths get past you. Too bad, so sad!

www.marconews.com

Ask the Pharmacist: How to get rid of moths

Let me start with I’m not really a bug lover, or a tree hugger type of person.
www.marconews.com
 
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DenverPerennialGardener said:
In Denver, been battling the aphids, and the white flies, mites, weevils and now I suspect gypsy moths are here. I’ve worked on this property for three years and have never seen anything like it here or anywhere. And it’s not just this property- I’m seeing all of these things or signs of infestation all over the neighborhood.
I’ve collected samples. I have photos. I’ve called and emailed the Co Dept of Agriculture (they don’t work weekends).
Does anyone know where I can take my samples to be tested today?
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ive just been battling a load of aphids, dont like using sprays but ive just had to today. funnily enough i havent seen one ladybug this year, they munch through aphids like a hot dog eating contest. and their larvae, so if you see one of these or more on an outside plant its good. just looking for a pic and i found out you can buy ladybird larvae $15.00 for approx 100.
 

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Galgrows said:
Man mine are outdoors also and i've already been spraying my plants for preventative maintenance. Saw i little chew on a leaf and sprayed all the plants. I worry about moths later during flower but i still keep spraying. It's when those catipillar shits dig into the buds make big old rot holes. Kill them all with capt. jacks BT
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I picked off one of these green guys the other day too ! We have moths bad too . Zombie butterflies 🧟‍♀️🦋
 
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