Mites and other insects
- mdseverin
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Mites and other insects
I plan on planting a few different junipers and other evergreens. Often I read that spider mites can be a problem with them. If I were to annually use something like Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insect Control proactively, would that solve any problems from coming up? Is there a reason not to do this?
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Re: Mites and other insects
You surely don't want to treat if it not needed. That's a sure fire way to kill beneficials that may help keep spider mites under control. It's easy to monitor throughout the growing season doing a paper test, just google mites paper test. If treatment is needed a specific mitecide product will give best control and reduce non target pests.
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Re: Mites and other insects
Kmartel wrote:.. and reduce damage to non target pests.
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Re: Mites and other insects
You don't have to use them until they come up. Maintain your garden well and remove weeds periodically. As Kmartel said, monitor throughout the growing season.
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