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Indian Walking Stick Invasion in San Diego: Orthene Control

Question: Indian walking sticks devouring garden. Picking 100+/night. Entomologist-confirmed ID. San Diego area. Best insecticide?

Answer: Orthene (Acephate) on Foliage

Foliage feeders → spray leaves
Orthene = general leaf-eater insecticide
Grasshoppers (close relatives) controlled by Orthene → should work
Infrequent pest; limited research

Application

Follow label. Target foliage where they feed.

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