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Upa Creek, Mo

For a first timer I have been able to beat the powdery mildew, squash bugs and the vine borer (mostly from reading on this board). I now noticed I have Spider Mites and have been hitting my leaves on both sides with neem oil. It's doing okay.

I bought some Bayer Advanced 3 in 1 Insect Disease, and Mite control. It's a spot and systemic control. Has anyone ever used this or should I stick to the neem or something else? Thanks!

Luke

8/30/2010 8:05:11 PM

Joliet, IL

luke,
in addition to fighting powdery mildew, jms stylet oil, (clean leaf is the same product i think) it also controls spider mites and aphids. here is a link.

http://www.stylet-oil.com/Using-Stylet-Oil--can-a-grower-control-mites-while-spraying-for-powdery-mildew--i-105-16.html

8/30/2010 9:06:06 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Thanks Shazzy, judging by that absolute monster you have growing in your diary, I will definitely take your advice. Best of luck in crunch time and way to represent the midwest.

Luke

8/30/2010 9:47:58 PM