Yellowjackets? - July 16th, 2005 at 08:09 AM
Hello All! I've been reading here for months and learning a lot from you (Thank You). Just came up with a question I don't see addressed so I decided to post.
I am a novice this year with a veggie garden, but getting along OK Bell & Jalapeno peppers, green & yellow squash, tomatoes, cilantro, and some mint and Amaranthus thrown in just for fun.
I had a slight problem with beetles and early on with some low yellow leaves on my plants, so my uncle suggested I apply Sevin. My new problem is some stinging creature that I've never had to deal with on the property before. A Google search tells me that all my new gardening may have attracted Yellowjackets.
Obviously, they must leave. But in addition to the fact that I don't want to go heavy on chemicals around food I will eat, I also have pets who use the yard as well. I've been nervous and using the Sevin sparingly due to the animals. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Kelley
I am a novice this year with a veggie garden, but getting along OK Bell & Jalapeno peppers, green & yellow squash, tomatoes, cilantro, and some mint and Amaranthus thrown in just for fun.
I had a slight problem with beetles and early on with some low yellow leaves on my plants, so my uncle suggested I apply Sevin. My new problem is some stinging creature that I've never had to deal with on the property before. A Google search tells me that all my new gardening may have attracted Yellowjackets.
Obviously, they must leave. But in addition to the fact that I don't want to go heavy on chemicals around food I will eat, I also have pets who use the yard as well. I've been nervous and using the Sevin sparingly due to the animals. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Kelley