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hamilton,Ontario

bro in law just called he has vine borers(grub)...in the main vine...IS THERE ANY HOPE?????????????PLEASE RESOND ASAP,,,,,,,,,,,,,,MAYDAY MAYDAY,we have a competion every year............and I dont want him out yet

8/14/2002 9:13:39 PM

Commack, NY

two options........one, slice the vine with the grain using a razor blad and remove the borer......or two......inject nematodes or an insecticide into the vine to kill the grub......both will work.....now get out there!!

scott

8/14/2002 9:22:48 PM

Canton,Mass

There is hope.I've been pretty lucky with injections of a Diazinon/malathion mix injected into the vine and sometimes blasting the mix into the frass-hole with a regular pump sprayer.That may take care of the S.O.B..Then there is the rot to contend with.I'm currently working on that problem and will let all know how my experiment works.

8/14/2002 9:31:49 PM

Lurking in Ontario

I would tell him to just cut the pumpkin off, and I suggest that for you as well... Cause I know he has a friend next door that would REALLY like to win this year!
So you just let him know that throwing in the towel is a good idea...
Signed.... Hoping in Newmarket.....Lates...

8/15/2002 12:08:09 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

i've used a small pointed stick in the past to ease out the borer they usually aint too far from the site of the damage.

Glenn

8/15/2002 8:20:47 AM

hamilton,Ontario

just to let everyone know qtchickiee...is a neighbour of my bro in law...who didnt water her pumpkin last year and rented a vine off my bro-in law to stay in the competition...I laughed when I saw the message...I hope yer advise will help them both make it through till the beginning of Oct...thanks so much....60" +(heheheeee)

8/15/2002 9:05:48 PM

Lurking in Ontario

BITE ME!!!!!

xoxo

8/15/2002 11:57:29 PM