bug problem - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T11:27:46Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/bug-problem?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A558209&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe're inside, if that matters…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-15:4778851:Comment:5582092014-04-15T04:22:18.300Z christina souliahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/christinasoulia
We're inside, if that matters...the flies came first and have tony blackish bodies, come in on bananas etc. They've been a prob. In our house all winter, before system was setup.....<br />
thanks
We're inside, if that matters...the flies came first and have tony blackish bodies, come in on bananas etc. They've been a prob. In our house all winter, before system was setup.....<br />
thanks Spinosad isn't really effecti…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-15:4778851:Comment:5582072014-04-15T03:52:22.342ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
Spinosad isn't really effective against aphids as far as I know. But it's great for thrips and spider mites. It has something to do with the way they feed, I think.<br/>
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And those fruit flies could actually be flying aphids; especially if the climate around your area has shifted recently.
Spinosad isn't really effective against aphids as far as I know. But it's great for thrips and spider mites. It has something to do with the way they feed, I think.<br/>
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And those fruit flies could actually be flying aphids; especially if the climate around your area has shifted recently. I did spray with spinosad yes…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-15:4778851:Comment:5583052014-04-15T02:23:40.245Z christina souliahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/christinasoulia
I did spray with spinosad yesterday, not sure how long it takes to work but no noticeable decline in activity yet....
I did spray with spinosad yesterday, not sure how long it takes to work but no noticeable decline in activity yet.... Thank you very much Sampson!…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-15:4778851:Comment:5583042014-04-15T02:20:23.904Z christina souliahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/christinasoulia
Thank you very much Sampson! I plan to run out and buy some b.n.s in the morning.
Thank you very much Sampson! I plan to run out and buy some b.n.s in the morning. Hi Christina,
I believe you s…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-14:4778851:Comment:5579632014-04-14T21:06:10.563ZSamson Brockhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SamsonBrock
<p>Hi Christina,</p>
<p>I believe you spoke with JoAnne at <a href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/" target="_blank">The Aquaponic Source</a> about this. If it is root aphids, you may consider looking into beneficial nematodes such as the <em>Steinernema feltiae</em> variety. I don't know if you can find them at your local gardening supply store, but, if not, here is an online option: …</p>
<p>Hi Christina,</p>
<p>I believe you spoke with JoAnne at <a href="http://theaquaponicsource.com/" target="_blank">The Aquaponic Source</a> about this. If it is root aphids, you may consider looking into beneficial nematodes such as the <em>Steinernema feltiae</em> variety. I don't know if you can find them at your local gardening supply store, but, if not, here is an online option: <a href="http://www.arbico-organics.com/category/beneficial-nematodes" target="_blank">http://www.arbico-organics.com/category/beneficial-nematodes</a> You will want to treat the problem as root aphids can lay "winter" eggs that can take 6 months to hatch.</p>
<p>Hope that helps! Please keep us updated on the Community with how it goes.</p> I'm thinking of getting some…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-12:4778851:Comment:5578142014-04-12T01:14:57.222Z christina souliahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/christinasoulia
<p>I'm thinking of getting some Spinosad (it's either that or beneficial nematodes....or ladybugs).....do you know if it's broadly effective for pest control?</p>
<p>thank you</p>
<p>I'm thinking of getting some Spinosad (it's either that or beneficial nematodes....or ladybugs).....do you know if it's broadly effective for pest control?</p>
<p>thank you</p> I'm pretty re these aren't sp…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-12:4778851:Comment:5577282014-04-12T01:00:08.827Z christina souliahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/christinasoulia
<p>I'm pretty re these aren't spider mites now as I have not found any evidence of webs. I haven't seen them on the plants yet either, just crawling on the hydroton just under the surface. Will liquid ladybug work for other stuff if these are not the mites? I've been spraying the dr. bronners spray daily but my husband is beginning to be concerned that it's too much soap in the system. Anyway, here's some pics of the damage. The first to die was a basil plant that looked fine and then a few…</p>
<p>I'm pretty re these aren't spider mites now as I have not found any evidence of webs. I haven't seen them on the plants yet either, just crawling on the hydroton just under the surface. Will liquid ladybug work for other stuff if these are not the mites? I've been spraying the dr. bronners spray daily but my husband is beginning to be concerned that it's too much soap in the system. Anyway, here's some pics of the damage. The first to die was a basil plant that looked fine and then a few days later was completely dead, almost like they are attacking the roots.....also the fruit flies are o<span style="text-decoration: underline;">ut of control. Thanks for your help.</span></p>
<p></p> Well, I just wanted to get a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-11:4778851:Comment:5576872014-04-11T13:35:28.662ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Well, I just wanted to get a picture of the damage, mostly. If you wander over to my page, I think I've got some spider mite pics taken with my microscope on there. How are you identifying them? Magnifying glass?</p>
<p>Well, I just wanted to get a picture of the damage, mostly. If you wander over to my page, I think I've got some spider mite pics taken with my microscope on there. How are you identifying them? Magnifying glass?</p> Thank you. Not sure how to ge…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-11:4778851:Comment:5574912014-04-11T13:15:42.800Z christina souliahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/christinasoulia
Thank you. Not sure how to get a photo that is magnified enough. They have round yellowish tan bodies, looks like 8 little legs and protruding mouth part.<br />
thanks for your reply
Thank you. Not sure how to get a photo that is magnified enough. They have round yellowish tan bodies, looks like 8 little legs and protruding mouth part.<br />
thanks for your reply Pictures would be great. Spid…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-04-11:4778851:Comment:5576842014-04-11T12:18:44.118ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Pictures would be great. Spider mites are really tiny and pretty difficult to see. What does your damage look like?</p>
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<p>Oh, and careful with that soap spray. Soap can kill fish by coating their kills, so you have to be cautious with your overspray.</p>
<p>Pictures would be great. Spider mites are really tiny and pretty difficult to see. What does your damage look like?</p>
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<p>Oh, and careful with that soap spray. Soap can kill fish by coating their kills, so you have to be cautious with your overspray.</p>