Sevin Bug Killer for Trees and Bushes
I’ve been trying to take advantage of the great weather by working in my yard. I got my lawn mower working (hurray!) and trimmed some trees and bushes. While working on the trees and bushes a friend discovered some bugs (I’m not sure what kind). Fortunately, she is a knowledgeable green thumb. And she recommended Sevin brand bug killer (available from Amazon)
Pest control
A heavily infested plant will be susceptible to disease and just look damaged. The sooner you can treat the plant, the better. Different pests attach in different ways. Identifying your pest means being able to target them specifically. There are several “home remedies” such as dish soap and warm water. But I don’t know how effective they are.
A quick trip to the local big blue and I found the Sevin bug killer. I could choose from pellet, concentrate, spray bottle, or hose end sprayer attachment. I choose the hose attachment. I have a large area to cover and this is the easiest way. Simply connect the hose, turn on the water and spray away. I thoroughly sprayed my front bushes, two trees (one large and one small) and a few side bushes.
Sevin is an all purpose bug killer. It can handle many different kinds of bugs such as moths, grasshoppers, horn worms, beetles and cutworms. You can apply it to trees, bushes, crops (not sure if I’d want to), or around the perimeter of your home. The label indicates the proper application for each scenario. As with all chemicals, take the appropriate precautions when using it.
After applying, wait some time and recheck your plant. Often bugs will come back and you’ll need to spray again.
What do you think? How do you remove pests? Anyone use a “home remedy”?
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
When I was in high school my parents bought a house that had about 3 acres of fruit trees. The people they bought the house from told them to make sure to get some Sevin for the trees and spray them good when the fruit starts to show. No one remembered and all the fruit was ruined that year because of “bag bugs”(I have no idea what they’re actually called). The next year they used the Sevin and had no bugs at all. So I tell every one to use Sevin because it really works.
As far as home rememdies go I only know of 2. Dry grits get rid of ants (it makes them explode!) and “monkey balls” repel spiders. I’m not really sure what monkey balls are. My mom says they’re pawpaw fruit and some one else told me it’s osage orange…but they’re big, green, lumpy balls that fall off trees.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:06 am
@BeccaMarie - So far I’ve been really pleased with Sevin. I keep checking and haven’t seen any signs of the bugs. I keep forgetting to throw up a picture to see if anyone knows what it is. It’s great to hear of your parents experience. I might try out a home remedy just to see how it works. Who knew grits were so versatile!?
May 4th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
We had a problem with Japanese Beatles last year. I did some research and ended up buying some Milky Spore bacterium. I spread it around the back yard, so we’ll have to see if it really works as well as they say.