Earwigs
Re: Passion Flower ATTACKED
Kathy N
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HI, Dawn,
Yes, earwigs eat slugs and aphids, but they also eat plants like hostas and, as you have seen, flower buds. I caught them in my Kniphofia buds last month...grr. First, clean up any damp, dark debris that earwigs like to use as a hiding place. Then, this organic method of control described here on Shoot is perfect for trapping them. You could also use a shallow tin/aluminium can with cooking oil in the bottom. Check these 'traps' in the morning and shake any live insects into a pail/container of soapy water to finish them off. Alternatively, you can use an insecticide.
Kathy C
Yes, earwigs eat slugs and aphids, but they also eat plants like hostas and, as you have seen, flower buds. I caught them in my Kniphofia buds last month...grr. First, clean up any damp, dark debris that earwigs like to use as a hiding place. Then, this organic method of control described here on Shoot is perfect for trapping them. You could also use a shallow tin/aluminium can with cooking oil in the bottom. Check these 'traps' in the morning and shake any live insects into a pail/container of soapy water to finish them off. Alternatively, you can use an insecticide.
Kathy C
Posted: Monday 18th of July 2011 08:53 PM
Passion Flower ATTACKED
Shoot User
1795 1
Both of my newly planted Passion Flowers have been eaten by earwigs (I found them inside the flower bud having eaten the petals). Apparently earwigs are good to have as they eat slugs?? Can anyone suggest ways of getting rid of them please?
Posted: Sunday 17th of July 2011 04:26 PM Last reply: Wednesday 2nd of April 2025 10:22 AM
Re: pests
Shoot User
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Hi kathy the type of rudbeckia i have is sullivantii Goldsturm.
Posted: Friday 27th of May 2011 08:35 AM
Re: pests
Kathy N
1011 0
Hi, Shirley,
Most Rudbeckia are generally pest free. A few, however, are tasty slugs. Could also be a rogue caterpillar. What species/cultivar do you have?
Kathy C
Most Rudbeckia are generally pest free. A few, however, are tasty slugs. Could also be a rogue caterpillar. What species/cultivar do you have?
Kathy C
Posted: Thursday 26th of May 2011 08:07 PM
pests
Shoot User
1011 2
What could be eating my rudbeckia leaves
Posted: Thursday 26th of May 2011 10:41 AM Last reply: Saturday 5th of April 2025 05:22 AM