Spinosad did nothing to nymphs!

[Lmbauer2017]

Howdy,

I found out my cucumber plant has a little gathering of stink bug nymphs. Last time this happened I sprayed with spinosad (captain jacks dead bug concentrate). Last night I sprayed the plant allll over where the nymphs were, and today they’re all still there hanging out and happy… does this stuff go bad? It’s probably 1-2 years old. Is there a better solution maybe?

 

[Meadowlark]

Spinosad is not effective against stink bug nymphs...as you just learned. It primarily targets insects with chewing mouthparts which nymphs are not. It is not effective against stink bugs and leaffooted bugs fresh so with age it is probably even more ineffective.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

I don't think we get exactly those, but that sort of gathering, usually aphids, I take out with soft soap lathered up with an old shaving brush. There is a combined effect of physical damage and being covered in lather that blocks breathing holes, and next rain it's all cleaned off, no poisons.

 

[YumYum]

Soap doesn't work on stink bugs. Not sure about the nymphs though.

 

[DirtMechanic]

My scorpions also tiptoe through the poison. It's depressing. Lures work well. Open a poison bar?

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Open a poison bar?

With sexy lady bugs serving the poison drinks?

 

[DirtMechanic]

With sexy lady bugs serving the poison drinks?

They could certainly "Lure" in a stinky bug.

 

[Lmbauer2017]

Omg yall

Alright thanks for the info, sounds like the classic thumping into a bucket of soapy water is the best I got… orrrr my new shop vac

 

[DirtMechanic]

Omg yall

Alright thanks for the info, sounds like the classic thumping into a bucket of soapy water is the best I got… orrrr my new shop vac

Perhaps we were too subtle?

Pheromone lures mimic the scents and hormones of insects to attract the opposite sex for mating. When used with traps, they can lure the insects into the trap and capture them on the sticky substance inside.

 

[Lmbauer2017]

Lures work well. Open a poison bar?

Ohhhhh I get it! Wow yea that def went over my head I didn’t know pheromones were a viable option for these. I’ll do a little research and see what’s out there, thanks!

 

[DirtMechanic]

Ohhhhh I get it! Wow yea that def went over my head I didn’t know pheromones were a viable option for these. I’ll do a little research and see what’s out there, thanks!

Insects have a very unique sense of smell and it can be used to their disadvantage.

 

[Lmbauer2017]

Has anyone had any luck with something like this?

Stink Bug Traps - Bonide

BONIDE Stink Bug Trap uses a dual action lure to control stink bugs both inside and outside your home. It’s non-toxic and has an odorless formula. Traps provide up to 4 weeks of protection.

bonide.com

 

[Lmbauer2017]

Has anyone had any luck with something like this?

Stink Bug Traps - Bonide

BONIDE Stink Bug Trap uses a dual action lure to control stink bugs both inside and outside your home. It’s non-toxic and has an odorless formula. Traps provide up to 4 weeks of protection.

bonide.com

Oh noooo nvm, they’re yellow sticky traps that’ll trap EVERYTHING (including little lizards ).

 

[DirtMechanic]

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Lure

Latin Name: Halyomorpha halys Lure: Coaster Lure Packet Lure Active Ingredient: 2-parts, 2-component Field Life: 30 days Trap to Use: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Trap or Clear Sticky Trap Each lure purchased consists of a Part 1 and Part 2, which are packaged separately but are deployed...

www.evergreengrowers.com

 

[DECEMBER]

Is spinosad what's in Pyganic?... Well, Pyganic was no help for an indoor aphid infestation.
Azamax has been very effective for over a year now. I'm on a 2nd bottle of concentrate. It's systemic and gets rid of bugs by causing them to starve somehow. And it's "suitable for organic gardening". Other kills-on-contact type sprays aren't very reliable because there's always hiding spots where some bugs won't get sprayed.