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OldGardener

Jun 5, 2013 8:12 PM CST

Thread OP

So Cal (Zone 10b)

Let's do it!

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dave

Jun 5, 2013 8:17 PM CST

Garden.org Admin

Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)

Now do you want this to be an Insects forum, or a "Insects and Diseases" forum or a "Gardening Problems" forum?

| @dave | Post #420443 (2)

woofie

Jun 5, 2013 8:18 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

I can at least contribute a photo of a Hollyhock weevil....if I can find it.

Might even have a photo of the damage they do to the seeds. Maybe. Love this idea!

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

| @woofie | Post #420444 (3)

OldGardener

Jun 5, 2013 8:39 PM CST

Thread OP

So Cal (Zone 10b)

I think I would prefer "Insects and Diseases" or "Pests and Diseases". "Gardening Problems" may be too broad as, by my way of thinking, that could include soil issues (clay, soupy, etc), drought, etc - not really the intent. With "Pests and Diseases", we could include mole and gopher damage, etc. unless you think that is broadening out the topic too far. What do you prefer?

Woofie, that would be great if you could find the pictures. I haven't ever seen a Hollyhock weevil!

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

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woofie

Jun 5, 2013 9:18 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

Ha! Found it!

Well, the bug at least, but not edge on pics of the damage to the seeds. But I may still be able to get pics, if I still have some old, damaged seeds. Have to look around.

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

| @woofie | Post #420460 (5)

OldGardener

Jun 5, 2013 10:01 PM CST

Thread OP

So Cal (Zone 10b)

You're great

I can hardly wait to see! I didn't even know there was such a thing. Live and learn

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

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woofie

Jun 5, 2013 10:15 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

It's on another computer so I have to copy it off there first. The photo shows the bug and the seeds, so you can see the relative size. Sigh, WHERE are my thumb drives when I need them?

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

| @woofie | Post #420488 (7)

woofie

Jun 5, 2013 10:35 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

Here he is:

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

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valleylynn

Jun 5, 2013 10:37 PM CST

Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)

OldGardener said:I think I would prefer "Insects and Diseases" or "Pests and Diseases". "Gardening Problems" may be too broad as, by my way of thinking, that could include soil issues (clay, soupy, etc), drought, etc - not really the intent. With "Pests and Diseases", we could include mole and gopher damage, etc. unless you think that is broadening out the topic too far. What do you prefer?

I love the idea of Pests and Diseases. That way all garden pests and diseases can be covered. Even the furry types.

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valleylynn

Jun 5, 2013 10:38 PM CST

Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)

Oh wow, woofie we cross posted. That photo is impressive.

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| @valleylynn | Post #420497 (10)

woofie

Jun 5, 2013 11:11 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

Nasty little creatures eat the insides of Hollyhock seeds. Apion longirostre. Grrrrr..... Not the thing you want to find in your collected seed packets.

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

| @woofie | Post #420510 (11)

Dutchlady1

Jun 6, 2013 5:20 AM CST

Yes I think 'Pests and Diseases' is a good title. 'Insects' can also refer to things people LIKE (butterflies come to mind!).

| @Dutchlady1 | Post #420575 (12)

OldGardener

Jun 6, 2013 7:23 AM CST

Thread OP

So Cal (Zone 10b)

I've never seen anything like that, Woofie! That guy would certainly stop me in the garden. Can it be the first picture in the new forum?

Good point, Hetty, I hadn't even thought about butterflies. I like 'Pests and Diseases', too.

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

| @OldGardener | Post #420615 (13)

woofie

Jun 6, 2013 7:42 AM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

Oh, yes! That little nasty is all yours!

I came across some additional information on them, too. Apparently the female has a longer snout than the male. I'm guessing my photo is a male, based on the illustrations shown here:
http://crawford.tardigrade.net...

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

| @woofie | Post #420625 (14)

dave

Jun 6, 2013 7:46 AM CST

Garden.org Admin

Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)

The forum is up!

http://garden.org/forums/view/...

| @dave | Post #420631 (15)

plantladylin

Jun 6, 2013 8:57 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Oh I am so happy to see we now have a forum for Plant Pests & Diseases!

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Calif_Sue

Jun 6, 2013 9:32 AM CST

Plants Admin

Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15

I just did a blog yesterday with my current battle with pests, thanks OldGardener, good timing!

http://garden.org/blogs/view/C...

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valleylynn

Jun 6, 2013 9:38 AM CST

Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)

Great blog Sue. I love being able to see what is causing the damage. It was helpful to see your rose photo with they type of damage caused by the Rose Curculio or Rose Weevil.

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| @valleylynn | Post #420694 (18)

OldGardener

Jun 6, 2013 9:56 AM CST

Thread OP

So Cal (Zone 10b)

That is a great blog! Is there any chance I could get you to upload some of your pictures in the new forum (stickies)? I really need that begging icon

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln

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Calif_Sue

Jun 6, 2013 10:08 AM CST

Plants Admin

Name: Suzanne/Sue
Sebastopol, CA (Zone 9a)
Sunset Zone 15