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To: Pollard

Flea Beetles look terrifying when enlarged, but they’re really small in Real Life. Small enough to miss, but once you see them, they’re easy to spot; a bit bigger than a grain of ground black pepper.

I blast them with insecticidal soap if/when they show up.

1 tsp. mild liquid soap (Castile works great) with a quart (4 cups) of water in a spray bottle.


141 posted on 05/04/2024 5:48:21 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: FRiends
Do not confuse Flea Beetles in your garden with these Beatles! These guys are generally friendly, though two must have been blasted with Insecticidal Soap as they are no longer with us. :(


142 posted on 05/04/2024 5:53:08 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Just heard the first cicada oh joy. Talk about freaky looking when enlarged...

152 posted on 05/04/2024 8:38:15 AM PDT by Pollard (Will work for high tunnel money!)
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