Has anyone used this product to keep white butterflies off of cabbage? Just wondering if it would effectively keep them out.
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We purchased this netting to encase our blueberry bushes. Our intention was to keep birds from eating the fruit but I have to admit I have not never seen a butterfly inside the area. The only insects I have seen in there are small bumblebees. This is an excellent product, seems durable, and we expect it to hold up for years to come. I would recommend it.
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Haven't used for that purpose bit if is close-meshed. Great stuff. I think it would work.
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Donna, I think it would work fine to keep butterflies out since the mesh is 1/4". If you anchored it securely to the ground, butterflies couldn't get in.
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We used it a few times over the summer -- basically until it ran out. Worked really well. HOWEVER! It also (unfortunately) killed all the worms. So our grass suffered a bit, I think, because of it. We also had lots of rain last summer, so that might've been the cause, but we did notice a preponderance of worm carcasses after applying the EcoSMART. So I would definitely keep it close to your house, and not use all over the lawn or in garden areas.
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Hibiscus are white fly magnets. For white fly, I buy Bayer Advanced 3 in 1 (concentrate) Insect, Disease & Mite Control. Works for 30 days, attach to hose spray. Complete Insect Killer - I use for grub worms - pour into the soil. I have close to 150 roses and the grub worms thought it was a buffet! I pitched out the hibiscus, white flies to a number on them. I still have the garden sprayed once a month. Bayer's customer service number is 1-877-229-3724. I found them to be very helpful. Good luck!
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We used it to try keep otters out. It did not work. Go to your local feed and seed and put some real electricity behind it. Keeping a hungry animal out is hard. On them and us. The otter we tried to keep out cleaned out more than 40 butterfly koi that were 18" long...it was heartbreaking.
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I think it just repels moths as well as other insects. I use cedar chips in my dog bed to discourage fleas there.
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Yes! BT is effective on all types of caterpillars and works by shutting down their digestive system. I would suggest multiple applications and a new application after any heavy rain. I used this product to get rid of a cabbage moth problem and it worked great. One thing I did not notice is that this is not an organic product as it includes an insecticide, not just BT. If that isn't a concern to you, I think this product will help you out with your problem.
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I used high heat as well as mattress and box spring covers, I also used a LOT of baking soda and also bed bug bully. It seemed very effective to me, there were some 'stragglers' which we hit with the bed bug bully and no problems since, and it has been well over four months. No hard research that I've seen, but I was determined to do this without toxic pesticides, and I feel this product was a very good ally in our battle, which we won.
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I did not have that particular problem. I did not find the product very effective at keeping "critters" away from my garden. I will not purchase it again.
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As I remember about a day.I really like mine. I don't have any flying or crawling insect. I think I it was a few hours before I saw a beetle-looking insect crawl out of my closet. I put one in there because I didn't want moths eating my wool sweatersI think it deters rodents too.Missie
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no problem, it says, product is only toxic to fish (don't spray in tank); I successfully got rid of moths, I recommend it; I used it indoors because that's were my moth infested carpets were; and I am still alive, did not get sick, did not use a mask - just use it with common sense (don't spray our hair...)
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The idea is to put it up to prevent wasps/bees from moving in to begin with. I put it in my shed where they inhabited last year and I haven't seen a single one. As far as a reduction in wasps if they're already there and you put it up? Couldn't tell ya how that'd go.
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Egads, sorry you're dealing with that! I wanted to spruce up some cedar planks as I battle clothes moths which is why I purchased this. I don't know if it works for other things, sorry and good luck...
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I've had great success using it in early spring. This is the BEST product ever for keeping our crape myrtles free of crape myrtle aphids. Have not had to deal with that problem since I started using the Bayer Advanced product. Best to know the application AMOUNTS you'll need for the number and size of your plants. I had to buy more the first time I used it.
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I checked with my husband and he said "yes it does inhibit new growth as well kill current suckers". I know this is the only product that works for us and it is far more expensive at the local nursery. Hope this is helpful to you.
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If the caterpillars become numerous enough to threaten the vine's existence (as they do mine every year), you can simply use BT to kill them off. I love the butterflies so I allow them the caterpillars to enjoy the vine until they become too large in number. BT is organic and OMRI approved and I don't hesitate to use it when it becomes absolutely necessary...which is usually not until late summer. The rest of the time I love having all those butterflies in my garden.
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I'm intrigued by the idea of a net over my bike helmet. When I slow going up hills or at intersections in the spring, bugs come through the slots of my helmet and I can't hit or scratch them as they enjoy themselves biting my head. Stopping and removing the helmet takes time and lets more bugs catch up. I think I'll try it and see if the air is too restricted. Great brainstorm! Thanks!
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I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will stop the raccoons. I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will... » Read More I used this in a raised bed, some large containers, and around some newly planted plants. It seemed to help keep the critters out of those, but I think it would take a truckload to work around my fence, and eventually the rain washes it away. On my fence I have tried putting a one-foot-wide chicken wire topper to discourage them climbing over, tree tanglefoot spread on the chainlink, spraying with garlic oil, spraying with orange oil, even aluminum foil. I just purchased an electric fence charger and wire from amazon and will be installing that near the top of the fence. Maybe THAT will stop the raccoons. « Show Less