No, my friend. This is not one of those beneficial insects you hear about. This is a potato beetle. And she doesn't limit herself to her namesake- she will happily chomp on tomato plants and eggplant as well.
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| potato beetle weapons. |
On the farm tour, I was surprised to learn that these pests will meet their impending doom in reused plastic bottles. That's right- they are picked off by hand and disposed of in empty water and gatorade bottles. Another fascinating fact from that tour you have to attend next time!
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| Potato plants will be dug when they've finished blossoming. |
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