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Santa Cruz, CA

I saw our first cucumber beetle today. Our plants are about 25 days old and most have five or six leaves. Is it too soon to spray Neem oil to kill the beetles? We were able to keep the beetles under control last year with this method but the plants were much older when we began spraying.

5/24/2006 1:21:24 AM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Good question? I was told yes to Neem but not in the Morning and not on a Sunny Day. I am still waiting for an answer too.

5/24/2006 3:40:29 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Sorry to change the subject a little, but I'm wondering if there are geographical regions in the U.S. where cucumber beetles aren't a problem. I've never noticed a problem with them. I don't know if I've ever seen one im the garden. I've grown squash and carving pumpkins for many years here. I'm in central MN.

5/25/2006 12:40:32 AM

mcminnville oregon

15MIN After PLanting seedlings I noticed my first beetles??? Ive always used the dreaded SEVIN w/dusting?? Whatever works. Just GET'ER DONE! DBH

5/25/2006 1:09:52 AM

Applegate, Oregon

I just sprayed with sevin.

5/25/2006 9:24:36 AM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

If there is a Geographical issue, beetle's mostly live on the Central California Coast.

5/25/2006 10:55:08 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

They live here that's for sure. I would guesstimate I've killed 1000+ in a single wave before. Usually late May here but I bet early June this year.

5/25/2006 11:58:06 AM