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melody	Posted - Jul 02 2012 : 4:31:56 PM I spotted a few potato bugs while watering today-I have NEVER seen a bug like this before, but sure enough after searching the internet it is definitely a potato bug infestation-DARN! Now what? Anything tried and true you could recommend to kill the nasty buggers would be greatly appreciated! Talk to me ladies.... Melody Farmgirl #525
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naturemaiden	Posted - Jul 11 2012 : 1:01:26 PM Melody, I'd do what the others girls are suggesting, or put them in a tub of soapy water if you dont want to squish them. Once you notice beetles on your potatoes, you'll have to scout your plants every day to keep them under control. These pests can defoliate & kill potato plants within days. Connie http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -My Personal Blog http://www.prairiefarmherbs.com/ -Herb Plants for the Home Garden http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -My Online Thrift Shop
FieldsofThyme	Posted - Jul 05 2012 : 07:12:18 AM Are they orange? I hand pick them off and toss them to the chickens. Farmgirl #800 http://pioneerwomanatheart.blogspot.com/ http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/ From my hands: http://pioneerpatchworkhomespun.blogspot.com/ From my Camera: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pioneerwomanatheart/
SheilaC	Posted - Jul 05 2012 : 04:29:01 AM we hand pick them and pop them into soapy water. Our chickens won't eat them :) http://troutwife.blogspot.com/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/brooktroutwife
jollyquilter	Posted - Jul 04 2012 : 2:54:17 PM I agree........hand pick them! www.StuffByKim.etsy.com http://fiberandflea.blogspot.com
windypines	Posted - Jul 03 2012 : 05:21:18 AM Pick the bugs off and squish. Check under the leaves for the orange egg clusters. Pick those leaves off as well, and squish. Michele
oldbittyhen	Posted - Jul 02 2012 : 5:25:44 PM hand pick them off is the easiest, and feed them to your chickens, you will have to cook the soil this fall to kill their larve that will winter over... "Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad"

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