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Which one do you like the best? I bought some dead bug brew for my vegetable and blackberries this season. I used Monterey I believe last time. Seems to work. Wish it would kill off these damn honeydew ants!
First time I have heard of the vaseline trick. I too battle bugs non stop. Seems every year its a new foe winning the battle. Last season was squash bugs killed my watermelon vines RIGHT BEFORE they were ripe. Frustrating.Pretty sure I used Monterey as well. Try smearing vaseline on the stem might help slow them down climbing it
You don't need vaseline....there's a product called "Tree Tanglefoot" that is super sticky and does not dry out and does a great job as a bug barrier. I'm not sure how plant stems will react over time to the petroleum in the vaseline, the tanglefoot is made specifically for this purpose for plants and trees.
Actually after researching it, petroleum jelly is fine for plants stalks, just not leaves. See below:
Vaseline can help you if you want to discourage insects climbing up on plants and trees in your garden, especially ants that are notorious for their aphid and mealybug farming. Paint a thick band like Vaseline layer around the tree trunk, stem, or plant stalk.
Why TF haven't I heard of that?!! I've been trying to battle these bastards for years. I think I will try BOTH and see which works better. HA! Thanks for the info!Actually after researching it, petroleum jelly is fine for plants stalks, just not leaves. See below:
Vaseline can help you if you want to discourage insects climbing up on plants and trees in your garden, especially ants that are notorious for their aphid and mealybug farming. Paint a thick band like Vaseline layer around the tree trunk, stem, or plant stalk.
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