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Old 07-30-2008, 06:01 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: What did you spray today (other plants)?

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Originally Posted by paradisi View Post
My citrus used to get attacked pretty badly by leaf miner. I now make the major feeding of the plant a little earlier so that the growth flush happens before the citrus miners become active.

I don't know if you have the climate to be able to feed a little earlier in the hope of beating the leaf miner.... just a thought on another way to try...
Feeding or no feeding, the citrus have 3 to 5 growth flushes per year here. The third (right now) is when the adults are most active laying eggs.
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