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Slugs and Snails June 6th, 2011

Mr. Weedy says: keep slugs and snails off your hosta’s this season . Try luring them with a hollowed out half-cantaloupe near your hosta plants. Re-check each day and scrape them into a bucket of soapy water to remove.

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Organic Pest Control April 27th, 2011

Mr. Weedy says: Be on the lookout for white aphids insect clustered at the tips of crape myrtle branches. Weed Pro lawn care’s tree and shrub program is proven effective in the prevention of these insects before they become a problem. If you decide to take on them yourself start off by washing them off with a water hose. Insecticides will be needed for control purposes. Crape Myrtle trees also attract Japanese beetles that eat the aphids. Please visit Weed Pro lawn care’s interactive website for free detailed information on these insects. Simply visit the education tab and click videos.

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Insect control on Euonymus and Holly Shrubs April 6th, 2011

Mr. Weedy says: Euonymus and holly shrubs or notorious for attracting scale insects. Examine the underside of the leaf paying close attention to signs of a white crust surface to indicate insect activity. Thoroughly treat the upper and lower sides of each leaf if possible along with treating the stock in stems themselves to ensure proper insect removal.

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Insect Tips March 21st, 2011

Mr. Weedy says: Check and examine the backside of euonymus and camellia leaves for scale insects. You should not have a problem seeing these insects due to leaf curling and loss of leaf color. These insects are very damaging and should be sprayed immediately with horticultural oil. Thoroughly spray the plant in rechecked monthly to ensure insect removal.

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