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Author: | flafonta [ Sat May 15, 2004 7:12 am ] |
Post subject: | insects on my grape vines |
Hi, My grape vines are intested with clusters of insects at the end of most vines (not on the leafs). They are small (1/4") and seem to be sucking the sap. They even look like they are dancing I see a few ants close to them, like if the ants were taking care of them ??? Any idea what they are and how can I get rid of them if they are damaging? I searched a few sites on grape vines, and could not identify it. Thanks, |
Author: | Kathe Kitchens [ Mon May 17, 2004 10:05 pm ] |
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My dad had these on his grapevines and I blasted them off with water and a little peppermint soap. They are aphids, and they are sucking the sap and the ants are harvesting their "dew". Aphids are a sign of stress. So after I got rid of the bugs, we gave the vines a good foliar feed with compost tea and seaweed, and put some cornmeal in the ground around their feet. A good watering finished the job. So far he says they are happy and healthy with no sign of aphids returning. Give it a try. It'll work. Depending on how much your vines are stressed you may have to do it again, but regular foliar feeding is a good way to keep them healthy and keep the aphids away. Hope that helps! Kathe |
Author: | flafonta [ Wed May 19, 2004 5:54 pm ] |
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Thanks for the answer. Looks like nature has done its magic in the last few days. The insects are all gone !!!!! Maybe the hot weather in the last few days and the few lady bugs that roam in my backyard did the job "the natural way". Thanks, Francois |
Author: | Kathe Kitchens [ Wed May 19, 2004 10:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Cured! |
Ya-hoo! Yeah, we noticed a bunch of lady beetles in the back yard the next day. They must have finished them off. Great! Hope the grapes are tasty! Kathe |
Author: | Connie Tassin [ Mon May 24, 2004 7:56 am ] |
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I just posted to the Pest forum about a similar problem. We've been spraying the bugs with with water, but they keep coming back. Maybe I need to add the peppermint tea to the mix. May I ask what Peppermint tea is? Thanks for all your help! |
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