Sunday, November 16, 2014

Problem: Bean Leaf Roller
The bean leaf roller larva feeds on legume crops such as cow pea, lima bean, pea, snap bean and soybean. The bean leaf roller adult is fairly large, measuring about 50 mm in wingspan. The eggs are deposited singly or in small clusters of two to six eggs on the lower epidermis of foliage. Initially the eggs are white in color, but soon turn yellow. The egg is a slightly flattened sphere, and measures about 1 mm in diameter. Eggs hatch in three to four days. The bean leaf roller can complete its life cycle in about 30 days. 

Solution: Garlic, Peppers & Onion Insecticide
2 hot peppers
1 large onion
1 whole bulb of garlic
1/4 cup water
Toss in the food processor and add water, blend until a mash is made. Cover mash with 1 gallon hot (not boiling) water and let stand 24 hours. Strain. Spray on roses, azaleas, vegetables to kill bug infestations. Bury mash in ground where bugs are heaviest. 
Or
Mineral Oil Mix
3 parts oil per 100 parts water

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