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Get Apple Bitters from the pet store (or Amazon) and spray it on the cables. It tastes horrible (to people and cats) and may prevent future destruction.
Good luck! A few years ago, I started treating my designated hiking clothing with Permethrin. Combine that with Picaridin on my skin and I haven't had a tick since. https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B07CD9NFB4?th=1
Get yourself some permethrin spray to treat you clothing (This is marketed for horses but it has the same amount of active ingredient as the Sawyer) . When the tick climbs onto you, it will die within minutes. The treatment should last 6 washes/6 weeks.
It's best if you combine that with DEET or Icaridin on your skin.
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Permethrin-Clothing-Repellent/dp/B001ANQVYU?th=1
They sell it at most outdoor stores. Lasts 6 washings or 6 weeks. Treat shoes, socks, pants, shirts, backpacks, hats.
Note:Keeps cats away while applying and from damp clothes until they dry-it's very toxic to them. After it dries it's ok.
As someone personally traumatized by thrips (they killed like 50% of my collection), I am overly cautious about them now and glad I could help!!!
As far as taking care of the infestation
- Isolate the plant, as you would with any other pest infestation. And do check your other plants for thrips as well. The adults can fly, and trust me, the infestation spreads FAST.
- I'd cut off as many damaged leaves/stems as you can. Thrip adults burrow into the leaves and stems of the plant and lay eggs in there. So cutting off as much material as you feel comfortable will help a lot.
- Hose off the plant with water, or wipe down the leaves/stems as much as you can.
- Some recommend just water/soap, or neem oil spray for this, but honestly I tried them all and nothing worked nearly as well as actual insecticidal products. I used a spinosad containing spray. Spray the entire plant, the soil, and the pot, and the moss pole VERY thoroughly. Make sure you get in between the stem and the mos pole as well. You have to soak every bit of the plant. Spinosad can make plants prone to sunburn, so just keep the plant out of direct sunlight for a day or so. I sprayed my plants every 4 days for about 2-3 weeks and I haven't seen a single thrip since. I stopped seeing them after about 2-3 applications. But I kept going just to be extra sure.
- You can also use a systemic insecticidal agent in addition to spinosad. I used imidaclprod. You just mix this into the top layer of soil and every time you water the plant, the imidaclprod will get absorbed into the plant and any insect that tries to eat thee plant will get poisoned basically.
I really hope this helps. You have such a beautiful plant, I'd hate for you to lose it! :(
Regular full-body tick checks for you and the fam.
Frontline for the pets.
Vacuum for the house/furniture.
Hot wash/dry for the laundry.
Permethrin for spraying on everything (except your skin and the pets. It's safe for skin contact after it dries). This is the magic ingredient!!! You can buy it at local WalMart, or Amazon. Also, if you and the fam like to adventure outside in wild foliage, pre-treat clothes by soaking them in Permethrin.
Cut back wild foliage around the home. Ticks like to climb on tops/edges of foliage and "quest", which means they wait for humans/pets to walk by and brush against the foliage, then the ticks cling on to them.
I've been on a tick study binge ever since camping like a noob and bringing some home. This is the best intel I've gathered, so far.
Permethrin is your friend, not just for ticks but for insects, as well. You can also buy it cheaper as a concentrate and dilute yourself.
You do have to be cautious if you have cats, though (wouldn't personally recommend in that case). I treat my family's "hiking clothes" this time of year and it usually gives good protection for the season. You can also treat hammocks and such.
I got a tick bite on every ride for a few weeks last year when I did the following:
Treated my riding shoes/socks with permethrin (poison/repellent, BAD FOR CATS):
https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP649-Permethrin-Repellent/dp/B001ANQVZE/
Sprayed my legs from the thigh down with 40% deet insect repellent. Didn't have a single tick the rest of the summer.
Treat your clothes with permethrin. It literally kills ticks as they climb your clothes. Used to have ticks on me plenty of times while hunting or backpacking, since using this to treat my pants, boots, socks, haven't had a single tick on me in years. It does an okay job at repelling mosquitoes, they'll still buzz around you but rarely land.
It's supposed to be safe to use and be around, but take standard common sense precautions like not inhaling it, or wearing the clothes while they are still wet from being sprayed.
Great point. I remember my first few nights out solo (not a thru hike, just backpacking) and I was all concerned with what I'd do if I ran into a large animal.
Then I realized you almost never hear of anyone having any serious encounters with large animals. However, it's fairly common to hear of people dealing with ticks. Lyme is nothing to take lightly. If not treated early and properly it will send your life down a completely different tangent.
Yes, definitely Permethrin. We douse all of our gear in it usually 2-3 times per season (Maine doesn't have very long summers). You can buy it at WalMart or on Amazon.
SectionHiker recently did an article about using stronger industrial type permethrin (rather than Sawyer branded) to soak your clothing. Good article and goes into the safety of working with the substance.
Permethrin is great. Highly recommend it and thanks for bring it up.
Pro Tip: Go to Farm and Fleet and buy Permethrin. Add 2 oz in a garden sprayer and fill the rest of the way with water. Set to a fairly high dial setting and spray your grass, trees, bushes, mulch, etc. Within 2 hours you will have no mosquitos, and it lasts for a week or two. (You'll also get rid of ticks as a bonus.) This is safe for dogs, but toxic for cats. (Sorry Reddit.) Don't let kids play in the yard until it's dry.
My guy can you let me know if this is the stuff?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BWY3OQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_SK22C5HTJBT2AARHF14M
Im new to no till / soil. No ipm for me really. Didnt have problems in hydro for years but i need to get something started. Thanks for the help!
It's a treatment for clothes and doesn't go on skin. It's similar to pet flea tick prevention.
You can buy clothing that is factory treated from companies like Insect Shield. Or buy the spray bottle and DIY.
If neem doesn’t work out for you, try this organic garden spray. I’ve used this to kill off thrips, scale bugs, and aphids. Works like a charm—usually after one dose. Monterey Garden Insect Spray with Spinosad Concentrate 16oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BWY3OQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_LqJNqjquUkBKF
> Where can I get bitter applespray
any store. amazon https://www.amazon.com/Grannicks-Bitter-Apple-Bottle-Ounces/dp/B00028ZMEO walmart etc.
> I've only had him for a few days and he came with the separation anxiety.
this is a baby who was plucked from where he was comfortable into your house. All babies will react like he did. This is something to only worry about if it lasts for weeks.
>awful sounds like he dying crying
my puppy does then when he has to poop. if yours doesnt have to poop cover the crate in a blanket and put the crate in a quiet room and wait for him to settle.
I’m pretty familiar with the ERL. I went late last year in December and early this year around March. In December (temps around 25°-40°) we took my Golden Retriever and he got over over 10 ticks. About 7 stuck on him (no ticks on my wife and I) since his fur is long as we couldn’t see them. Luckily we got his blood results back a couple of months later and everything was ok. In March (temps 45°-75°) we didn’t see any even though we missed a turn and had to bushwack.
Some parts of the trail were already overgrown with shrubs so I would guess it’s even more so now. I would definitely treat my gear with Permethrin. I ordered mine through Amazon, but I do have an REI near me.
See if you can find Picaridin also sold by Sawyer. I use it on exposed skin in combination with Permethrin. It doesn’t damage gear like Deet does and helps keep ticks at bay.
This is the link Sawyer permethrin! $29 on Amazon.
permethrin on the shoes every month is a good precaution. On pant legs too if you're around tall grass
Here's what it is on Amazon. I haven't had to resort to it myself, but I've seen it recommended frequently for dogs who are chewing on things that they shouldn't. Petsmart, PetCo, etc. should definitely have it. Walmart might have it. At about $7 for the small bottle, it's worth a shot.
WebMD has some advice on how to use spray deterrents. I'm NOT a fan of their advice on spice-based deterrents. Personally I find the idea of a cayenne-based deterrent cruel, especially if you follow up with withholding water.
he's sooooooo cute! good luck! I don't really have problems with my three cats and ferret chewing wires, miraculously, but the things that do get chewed are saved by regular spraying of bitter apple spray or a mix of ACV and water that's had citrus peel soaking in it for a few days (they don't like the citrus oils).
Also, when we first got our cat(s), we would leave them in a single room with cozy stuff that smelled like us + would play "cat tv" or animal documentaries! Seemed to help, they were always snoozing away when we got home!
lemme see if i can find the exact thing here: full disclosure, i haven't tested it but some DNR guys recommended it to me... those are out forestry guys. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ANQVZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This will immediately kill your spider mites. Do Not use as a foliar spray. Instead, mix one tablespoon per one quart of RO/water. Water soil/coir immediately with mixture thoroughly. Spinosad is effective for one week. Water with mixture once a week, each and every week until harvest. Remove any debris or dead leaves. The mites have eggs in your soil, which will continue to hatch into nymphs. Treating each week disrupts the mites’ entire lifecycle. Adult mites are dispatched almost immediately by making them unable to eat by binding to nicotine receptors. Nymphs in the soil have their digestive systems destroyed. Eggs are unharmed. So it’s important to not to miss a treatment within the 7 day window. Good luck. Let us know how it goes with an update, please, if possible.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BP12LI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Spinosad. Proven and safe for you and plants
I can see the thirps from here! No worries though, i use Monterey garden insect spray for mine and i treat every few months as a preventative. Ive had thrips before in a large dense plant room that also includes fish and invertebrates and its never harmed anything that wasnt a bug on the plants. The good stuff
I believe they are different.
Here is the one I ordered:
https://www.amazon.com/Monterey-LG6150-Garden-Spinosad-Concentrate/dp/B000BWY3OQ/ref=sr\_1\_1?crid=1Z0MKXVQ4HMHI&keywords=spinosad+organic&qid=1669072307&sprefix=spinosad+organic%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
Thrips. Use anything with spinosad. Monterey Garden Insect Spray is affordable and proven.
This looks like the fungus Colletotrichum dracaenophilum.
Any infected part should be cut off and tossed. And this is recommended for treatment on even the part of the plant that looks clear.
You can soak the lines with Sawyer Permethrin. That should be safe for most strap materials, and provides protection that can last for months.
I use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CD9NFB4?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k1_1_6&amp&crid=3M8WETPX5VRV9&amp&sprefix=sawyer on my clothes. Maybe just lucky but no ticks yet (Houston region)
We just discovered Spinosad organic insecticide. This saved us from a plague of Harlequin bugs that were destroying our collards. You will thank me.