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Aug 10, 2016 5:58 AM CST
Name: Lorn (Roosterlorn)
S.E Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Bee Lover Lilies Pollen collector Seed Starter Region: Wisconsin
Yep. Keep in mind though, this 'kill by contact' which means you have to spray it directly on the insect. It is not something proactive where you can spray cover the whole plant for lasting protection. But normally a short 1 second burst is all that's needed as you see fit. A can lasts a long time. Right now, I have a few Japanese beetles on the Rose Of Sharon that I have to check on those daily. The more I can eliminate this year, the less I'll have next year. As far as Lady Bugs go, I never spray them on the outside, only inside. When I say they farm aphids like ants do, that sort of blowing it out of proportion. They only farm enough to establish and support their existence whereas ants seem to go whole hog overboard. But still, the Lady Bugs bring enough aphid eggs with them inside every fall to infest my wife's house plants and this spray takes care of both. Has a pleasant smell, too. Thumbs up
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