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Sun, Jun 1, 14 at 20:57
| Yesterday I mulched my garden with straw that was baled but overwintered in a dry spot. Today I went out and all the straw, everywhere, different parts of the garden was thick with flea beetles. I only noticed because I saw them on a previously untouched eggplant. Do you all think they were in the straw or in the garden? I have read that mulches deter them. I removed the infested straw, but am I too late? I know plants can survive mild damage but have I made an infestation or brought one to light? I don't post much but you all usually have great advice. Thanks, Pat |
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| Either but most likely both. As they can be an issue even in gardens without mulch. Bare soil plants in mine that I hadn't mulched yet since it was still so cool are covered with them too. Like ticks and other damp, cool soil lovers it is a record year for them unfortunately. Dave |
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- Posted by patricia62 (My Page) on Sun, Jun 1, 14 at 23:27
| After my post I went out and looked at the bale of straw, just covered with the beasts. I'm guessing they were in the cool interior and I opened Pandora's box. The whole thing went in the city yard debris for compost. My pile will never kill them. Interestingly, last year I grew tomatoes in a straw bale with reasonable success and never had a flea beetle problem. Go figure! Time will determine how bad they get. Now if I could just get my carrots going. Pat |
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