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Bacillus thuringiensis var. san diego is an organic control on Colorado potato beetle [Leptinotarsa decemlineata] larvae. It's a new strain of B.t. It should be chosen over the older Bacillus thuringiensis, which is an effective control of loopers, hornworms, caterpillars and bagworms but not of Colorado potato beetles.
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When was Colorado potato beetle created?
Colorado potato beetle was created in 1824.
Where does a Colorado Potato Beetle live?
Colorado
What plant does the Colorado beetle attack?
The Colorado Beetle attacks potato crops with veracity. This has often given it the name of "potato bug" or "ten striped potato bug."
Which vegetable is attacked by the Colorado beetle?
The potato plant
Why does a Colorado potato beetle hiss?
Because he can't cuss...
What has the author G W Hurst written?
G. W. Hurst has written: 'Meteorology and the Colorado potato beetle' -- subject(s): Climatic factors, Migration, Potato-beetle
What bug is black and yellow with 6 legs besides the Colorado potato beetle?
a bumble be
What can the potato plant grow from?
Potatoes can be planted with corn, cabbage, beans, eggplant (a greater attraction to the Colorado potato beetle) and marigolds.
How do you get rid of the Colorado potato beetle?
A strategy of rotation, resistant varieties, insecticides, and handpicking can get rid of the Colorado potato beetle [Leptinotarsa decemlineata]. Culturally and mechanically, potatoes should be planted in different locations each year. More resistant potato varieties include the short season kinds, such as 'Superior'.Organic gardeners and growers may choose Bacillus thuringiensis var. san diego to control the beetle in its larval stage. Non organic options include insecticides whose active ingredients are carbaryl or thiodan.Effective insecticides may have no wait between application and harvest. But they may not be needed at all if the infestation isn't severe. Specifically, handpicking, bagging and burning may be enough of a control.
What does it mean to ravage the potato crop?
It means to "violently destroy". For example: "Left unchecked, the Colorado Potato Beetle can ravage a potato crop, leaving virtually nothing but skeletonized stems."
What has the author Charles Valentine Riley written?
Charles Valentine Riley has written: 'Potato pests' -- subject(s): Colorado potato beetle, Potatoes, Diseases and pests
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the Insect Species the Colorado Potato Beetle?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Leptinotarsa decemlineata.
