Insecticide For Cankerworms
Cankerworms, commonly known as inch worms, are small insects that feed on the leaves of many common trees in North America. They can cause significant damage to maples, beeches, oaks, cherries, elms, apples, lindens, ashes and hickories. The cankerworm can also spin silk threads to lower themselves onto nearby foliage, therefore defoliation on large trees can lead to damage on shrubs and flowers on the ground below them. You can employ a few methods of eliminating cankerworms from your yard and preventing extensive damage to your trees and shrubs.
Place adhesive bands around the tree trunks. You can purchase these at garden supply stores. Female cankerworms do not have wings and must climb up the tree in order to lay eggs. Adhesive bands will trap the females so they cannot make their way to the leaves of the tree. Male cankerworms may be attracted to the trapped females and will also be trapped as they inch toward them.
Spray chemical treatments on the foliage of the trees affected by cankerworms. Pyrethoid insecticides have proven effective in killing cankerworms and will linger on the leaves to kill insects days after an application. Spray the insecticide while the larvae are still small, but after all the eggs have hatched. For the best results, spray the insecticide in the fall and again in the late winter.
Kill cankerworms with naturally occurring bacteria. Sprays containing the spinosad bacteria will effectively kill cankerworms while still being safer for the environment than traditional pesticides. This makes spinosad a good choice if you are spraying trees near a pond or lake that you wouldn’t want contaminated with pesticides. Insecticides containing the bacteria bacillus thuringiensis also work well and are not harmful to other wildlife. This spray should be applied while the cankerworms are still less than ½ inch in length for maximum effectiveness.
Use horticultural oils to kill cankerworms. Horticultural oil sprays will kill grown cankerworms, but are more effective in killing eggs. The oils will also drown larger cankerworms as they crawl up the trunk of the tree, preventing them from laying eggs. Thoroughly soak the tree trunk with the oil with a 2 to 3 percent dormant mixture from the pest control section of your local garden supply store. However, reduce the ratio on trees that bloom in the spring.
Prevent cankerworms from destroying your trees by using repellants. Using a repellent will keep cankerworms away from your trees and shrubs so you won’t need to use harsh chemicals. Spray hot pepper oils, garlic extract and neem oil on the tops and bottoms of the leaves on your trees and shrubs. These natural repellents will safely keep cankerworms away.
Insecticide For Cankerworms
Cankerworm caterpillars are a pest that cause damage to oak trees. They are most common in the eastern half of the United States, but they can also be found in other areas.
Cankerworms eat leaves, leaving behind holes and skeletonized leaves. They tend to be most active in late spring and early summer. Cankerworm larvae are cream-colored, greenish-yellow or brownish-gray caterpillars with two rows of white dots down their back and a black head. The adult moths are brown with dark zigzagged bands across the wings.
Insecticide For Cankerworms is an insecticide that kills worms on contact. It is safe for people, pets and plants when used as directed. It is effective against many other types of pests such as fleas, ticks, spiders and ants as well as insects like mosquitoes and flies.
List Of Insecticide For Cankerworms
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- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on cabbage looper, hornworms, tent caterpillar, gypsy moth, bagworm and many more.
- PROTECTS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SHADE TREES & ORNAMENTALS – Designed for use on broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, eggplant, pepper, melons, tomatoes, cabbage, shade trees and ornamentals.
- DOESN’T HARM BENEFICIAL INSECTS – Kills worms and caterpillar stage insects while causing no harm to birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects, such as honeybees and ladybugs.
- FAST ACTING FORMULA – Must be eaten by worms or caterpillars to be effective. After ingesting, bugs immediately stop feeding and will die within 2-3 days.
- ORGANIC GARDENING – The active ingredient of the product is a natural strain of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, which is a leading insecticide used worldwide. Approved for organic gardening, our product is safe for use around people and pets.
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| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 12 Inches |
| Width | 3 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Weight | 2.33 Pounds |
| Release Date | 2021-11-10T00:00:01Z |
- Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer for Indoor & Perimeter2 with Comfort Wand kills ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks and other listed bugs; the formula is odor free, won’t stain, and keeps listed bugs out
- KILLS BUGS INSIDE: Kills those annoying home-invading insects, including ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, ticks, scorpions, beetles, silverfish, centipedes and millipedes
- KEEPS BUGS OUTSIDE: Creates a bug barrier that will kill bugs you have and prevents new bugs for up to 12 months (applies to ants, roaches and spiders indoors on non-porous surfaces)
- NO STAINING OR STINK: This spray can be used indoors and out, leaves no residue, and has no odor; people and pets may re-enter treated areas after spray has dried
- WAND MAKES APPLICATION EASY: The Comfort Wand eliminates hand fatigue, and there’s no pumping required, making it easy to spray along your home’s perimeter–indoors and outside
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| Color | White |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Height | 4.88 Inches |
| Width | 12 Inches |
| Length | 8.95 Inches |
| Weight | 0.73 Pounds |
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| Height | 9.01573 Inches |
| Width | 0.4374007 Inches |
| Length | 5.98424 Inches |