BigPumpkins.com - Pests, Diseases and Other Problems http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=6 Last 25 Posts for the 'Pests, Diseases and Other Problems' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2024 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss BigPumpkins.com http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ Fungicide &amp; Pesticide recommendations A 2K <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What does everyone use? I had an issue with cucumber beetles to start, and that turned into Bacterial Wilt. I was wondering what everyone uses to control pests and bad bacteria/fungus. Feel free to em... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?734437 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=734437 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=734437 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:47:05 GMT Pumpkin stopped growing! Splotchy yellow leaves... hamik <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Pumpkin stopped growing at 47 DAP at 200 lbs. Got 400+ lbs last year&#8230; not sure what&#8217;s wrong. Used a different site than last year, tilled in ~4 yards of compost, watered ~100 gallons twice... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732586 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=732586 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=732586 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:41:55 GMT I think I missed pollination time? thoughts? BigE128 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> hi all, while we were on vacation last week, I missed pollination time, and I don't have any female flowers left. Any thoughts on what I can do? I live in San Diego, and this is my first attempt at g... 17 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?732097 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=732097 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=732097 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:00:26 GMT New (year two) grower&#8212;how bad is this stem c hamik <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Should I treat it or wait and see? One day ago there was just the big crack. This morning I noticed a new one&#8230; https://ibb.co/X75946W 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731864 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=731864 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=731864 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 15:30:25 GMT woodchucks/220 conibear Big T Hoff <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anybody ever try to use peanut butter on the trips on a 220 conibear for wood chucks? Seems I got a smart one trap wise..already got 4 from same hole but it's a traveling hole..right under fence in an... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731835 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=731835 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=731835 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:44:18 GMT Double vines RichLather <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is this a genetic issue and does it present issues to a grow? Thanks all. Brian T 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731469 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=731469 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=731469 Thu, 25 May 2023 20:52:03 GMT Moles. TruckinPunkin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> It appears that moles have been making their way through my yard. What can I do to at least keep the pumpkins safe from them next year. I&#8217;d like to get rid of them completely, but I have 5 dogs ... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?724008 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=724008 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=724008 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:31:10 GMT Hydrogen Peroxide v Chlorine Dioxide KC Kevin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I read about a product online called Gard'nClean. It's Chlorine Dioxide based and kills several pathogens that plague our patches, including pythium and fusarium. Has anyone tried it? Any comments ... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?722706 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722706 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722706 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:20:33 GMT Spotted lantern fly Think Big <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone know of these guys have a taste for pumpkins? I took this year off but these things are in the news basically everyday in my area (east coast). Curious to know what others have experienced. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?722686 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722686 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722686 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:43:39 GMT Another soil vid Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLkQJ75GfGY 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?722594 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722594 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722594 Sun, 25 Sep 2022 02:38:22 GMT SoCal this link is for you Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8NvVUVerPY&amp;t=176s Disease suppressive soils. But maybe the chemical route is better, idk. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?722591 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722591 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722591 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:43:12 GMT Root problem, anybody have an idea? Pumpking <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi there, today we pulled the stump of an AG plant and discovered those funny growths on the roots near the stump (which certainly haven&#180;t been fun at all for the plant). What is it, where does i... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?722154 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722154 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=722154 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:07:29 GMT Mites and Abamectin Sankalp <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have started to get spider mites on ly giant pumpkin plants. After doing some research, I realized that Avid or Abamectin would be a good option. After doing some googling, I found that Avid, was $2... 15 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720734 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720734 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720734 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:02:21 GMT Pumpkin leaves dying and spreading from the main r kgutzmann2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hello hoping someone could give me some advice I am new to this page and relatively new to large pumpkin growing as a hobby. I have two dill Atlantic Giant plants that have both suffered the same dise... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720421 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720421 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720421 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:13:17 GMT Bravo Fungicide for Tarp Burn Damage SleepyHollowPumpkinFarm <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have tarp burn.....The area is shaded and has a fan on it. I am getting captan fungicide delivered andI was contemplating using Bravo. Does anyone have any experience with Bravo for tarp burn? I ... 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720361 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720361 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720361 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 14:05:26 GMT Brown around leaf edges QueTePasaCalabaza <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> The leaves on my Atlantic giant are turning brown at edges and appear to be dying. This browning is beginning at the leaves closest to the stump. Does anyone know what this might be? Links to pict... 18 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720121 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720121 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:44:41 GMT Pollination Langc <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi, I pollinated 3 female flowers on one pumpkin plant about a week ago, 2 as backup. Exactly 7 days later (today), all 3 seem to be turning pale yellow/white and getting soft. I cut open the worst of... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720010 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720010 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=720010 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:03:46 GMT What is eating my leaves? Andy H <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Any ideas what is causing this damage? Any help appreciated. http://wwww.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=331964 http://wwww.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=331963 9 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719567 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719567 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719567 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 14:52:09 GMT Venom insecticide ZAPPA <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Is anyone using venom insecticide? If so, ho much per gallon are you using ? Kind of tough to gage exactly how much because the directions are for ounces per acre. 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719501 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719501 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719501 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:30:21 GMT Bug spray and Fungicides together Midthun <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Can I spray my pumpkin plant with Bayer bug spray and Eagle 20 at the same time? Or is it better to alternate products and spray them individually? 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719469 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719469 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719469 Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:08:54 GMT Systemic Organic Insecticides KC Kevin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Wondering if anyone has recommendations for organic systemics? I found one product online called SNS-209 which uses rosmaric acid to dissuade pests from eating plant tissue. Has anyone tried this... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719416 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719416 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719416 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:31:28 GMT Toxic Plant Killing Manure Pumpkinman Dan <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was not previously aware of this risk: Cows that consume pasture plants containing broad leaf herbicides. The herbicides then pass through the digestive system of the cow (or other animal) unchange... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719289 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719289 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719289 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:22:43 GMT Sudden Yellowing LJ <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What is going on here? This came on literally overnight and is spreading fast. Plant had Merit applied 3 weeks ago when small. Other than that only worm tea and rain on the leaves. Is this yellow ... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719242 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719242 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719242 Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:19:51 GMT Help to identify ... gourdo <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hoping you all can identify what's happening to the leaves from the base out? Recommendations for treatment? Thanks! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GLEUg8LH-fdvkrPOw-5ocsjfFXoJH0J6/view?usp... 43 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?719098 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719098 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=719098 Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:49:24 GMT Teeny white &#8220;flies&#8221; mrs.pumpkinhead <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> They seem to appear along with weird cloudy patches on underside of the foliage and then holes. Lots of holes. It started with my roses. Now my baby giant pumpkins have this. I don&#8217;t even know i... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?718877 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=718877 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=6&p=718877 Tue, 24 May 2022 12:46:16 GMT