Thripps... again - Page 4

OzoneNY · May 11, 2016

So Dewayne,
I spoke to the nematode supplier and he said I can not split the sponge into thirds. It has what looks like glue spots and each spot has a concentration of nematodes. So each dose can only be split in half. I learned this today. I also ordered more in addition to green lace wing eggs.

Dewayne mater · May 12, 2016

Very timely! Just about to order some up. I've not been able to control them so far. Starting to see disease as well with all this rain, high humidity and heat. As someone said, the honeymoon period of tomato growing is over for this year!

heirloomtomaguy · May 12, 2016

Arbico Organics has various sizes for any size garden. Them come in a water soluble powder and spray on with ease. These are the ones i used with awesome results.
http://www.arbico-organics.com/categ...cial-nematodes

OzoneNY · May 12, 2016

I just ordered more as well. I also had them include some lacewing eggs. I have not used any pesticides this year and I am trying to avoid them. So far, with the beneficial nematodes at work for 4 weeks now I have not needed to take any other action. The nematodes applied, only work on the soil stage of thrips but the are so effective that if early enough in the infestation cycle, they are well under control. I am adding the lacewings as an inexpensive addition to the army of predatory nematodes. I also picked up some companion plants for the lacewings at the local garden center on Coit.

May 12, 2016	#48
heirloomtomaguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: glendora ca Posts: 2,560	Arbico Organics has various sizes for any size garden. Them come in a water soluble powder and spray on with ease. These are the ones i used with awesome results. http://www.arbico-organics.com/categ...cial-nematodes __________________ “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

May 11, 2016	#46
OzoneNY Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 390	So Dewayne, I spoke to the nematode supplier and he said I can not split the sponge into thirds. It has what looks like glue spots and each spot has a concentration of nematodes. So each dose can only be split in half. I learned this today. I also ordered more in addition to green lace wing eggs.

May 12, 2016	#47
Dewayne mater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,212	Very timely! Just about to order some up. I've not been able to control them so far. Starting to see disease as well with all this rain, high humidity and heat. As someone said, the honeymoon period of tomato growing is over for this year!