Insect Problem on my Marquettes

[vinividivici]

I noticed some tiny (1/8"), black centipede-like insects on the undersides of the leaves. They were chewing and making the leaf a lace-like structure.

Anyone know what these buggers are and what can I safely spray
to kill them?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[grapeman]

Without a picture, it is pointless to guess. Sevin spray would certainly take care of them though.

 

[vinividivici]

Some Grape Growers Might be Disturbed by the Following Image

Okay, Rich. Finally got a photo today of the little pigs:

 

[grapeman]

That is some form of lepidoptera and looks like a climbing cutworm, but they are hard to tell apart. It may even be an armyworm as they are spreading across the state right now. Like I said, Sevin will knock them out.

 

[vinividivici]

That is some form of lepidoptera and looks like a climbing cutworm, but they are hard to tell apart. It may even be an armyworm as they are spreading across the state right now. Like I said, Sevin will knock them out.

The Japanese beetles will be flying soon. Sevin will take care of them
too, right?

Thanks Rich.


Bob

 

[grapeman]

It sure will. But don't overuse the stuff. Only spray if you have enough damage to warrant it. A few chew bites is not going to cause a lot of harm and will kill beneficials also.

 

[HillPeople]

I've come to view Japanese Beetles as automatic canopy thinners.
But I still pick them off.