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Asparagus Beetle Control: Sanitation and Vigilance

Remove all debris from the asparagus bed in winter to eliminate overwintering adults. In spring, scout emerging spears for white eggs on tips; hand-pick adults. Carbaryl (Sevin) is labeled but often unnecessary with diligence.

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Garden Articles

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Plants

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Controlling Daisy Beetles on Coneflowers and Black-Eyed Susans

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