pests pests pests...

[greenatik]

so I have an outdoor crop in a very thriving environment full of various creatures, especially insects and bugs of all sorts. The areas that had more ground foilage, the plants are doing bad, I mean half way eaten holes in all the leaves. But 15 feet up in a rockier area the plants are doing great minor bug problems. I have been using organic bug spray on the plants and want to step it up.

Can i spray around the plants (of course let it dry before placing them back) more commercial heavy duty insect shit and stall the insect attacks?

Also I am familiar with spidermites and what they look like, but I saw a tiny red spider on one of my plants, I mean he was really bright red - getting worried to say the least because I can only check on them every couple weeks. First lost like 4 plants to deers and now a bunch to insects although some of them are looking great. Any bugs I can purchase that will stay with the plants or will they just move on to the lush surroundings?

I am desperate any help is appreciated please!

[zebulon]

I think maybe neem oil....but i don't know how long it lasts outdoors, and it's a bit of work to spray all plants...

[greenatik]

thanks zeb ill look into the neem oil

anyone else got ideas?

[greenatik]

So here's a pic of one of the plants that are getting eaten, many pants are doing MUCH worse. the left upper part of the plant you can see the two nice sized holes cut out of the leaves. argggh, help please

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oh and why can i post my pics here but not my log?

[fresheadies]

I don't know what to tell you about the insects but as for the deer and larger pests- use predator urine! It has worked for me in the past without a hitch. You need to purchase small dispensers, and then the urine, usually mountain lion, coyote, etc. The dispensers should last you about one month and are guaranteed to keep mammals away. All you have to do is fill them with pee and hang them from a small tree or bush. I hope this helps and good luck with the little buggers.

[greenatik]

bump bump bump

I have taken care of deer and all critters besides insects, but thanks for the info fresh
:thumbsup:

:jointsmile::jointsmile:

[greenatik]

ok i think im going to go for neemoil or either make my own. just have to find that recipe its like garlic peppers etc and diluted. if that doesnt work - well, further measures might be taken :wtf:

[Weedhound]

Go BUY a QUALITY organic bug spray. Fox Farms Don't Bug Me is a good one.