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Gerardo · July 31, 2015

The new growth without DE has insect activity on it, but very little compared to before the applications. It does become sort of a no man's (or rather insect's) land. The only guys who roam around the new growth with little to no ill effects are green winged aphids.

They always seem to be in movement; when they see me they react and sort of freeze or move to the other side of whatever it is they're on (leaf, stem, flower); and fly away when I try to nab 'em with my ham hands. Neem time. All other insects are out for the count.

I have a 2yo JapBkTrif plant that was completely infested with mites. After 3 DE treatments, plus Neem/BT, it's turned the corner and producing again.

My peppers really appreciate the DE treatment too.

I'm a convert, but kind of bummed it whacks everyone.

July 31, 2015	#47
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	The new growth without DE has insect activity on it, but very little compared to before the applications. It does become sort of a no man's (or rather insect's) land. The only guys who roam around the new growth with little to no ill effects are green winged aphids. They always seem to be in movement; when they see me they react and sort of freeze or move to the other side of whatever it is they're on (leaf, stem, flower); and fly away when I try to nab 'em with my ham hands. Neem time. All other insects are out for the count. I have a 2yo JapBkTrif plant that was completely infested with mites. After 3 DE treatments, plus Neem/BT, it's turned the corner and producing again. My peppers really appreciate the DE treatment too. I'm a convert, but kind of bummed it whacks everyone.