There were hundreds of these things flying up the other day when I was mowing. What does this community recommend to get rid of them? Looking for something I can put down with a broadcast spreader around 10k. Or maybe hookup to the end of a hose.
I have found a few different choices, the Bifen LP I put down on August 7th didn't seem to do anything to them.
Spittlebug control
- Dchall_San_Antonio
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Re: Spittlebug control
Nothing at all. Just enjoy them flying around when you mow. If you try to kill every insect you see you will damage the soil itself. A big category of beneficial critters in your soil is the insects. Spraying to kill an inconsequential bug is a path you should stay off of.
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Re: Spittlebug control
That is what I read too, but some articles mentioned after you have so many in a sq/ft that it might be time to take care of them, as the nymphs actually destroy the grass.Dchall_San_Antonio wrote: ↑August 28th, 2017, 10:36 amNothing at all. Just enjoy them flying around when you mow. If you try to kill every insect you see you will damage the soil itself. A big category of beneficial critters in your soil is the insects. Spraying to kill an inconsequential bug is a path you should stay off of.
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