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Expert Profile: Mike Mascio

Expertise:  I have been an avid gardener since 1985 and an AllExpert volunteer since 1998. I specialize in soil preparation, seed starting and plant propagation, flowers, vegetables, and general landscaping. I am a strong advocate of the square foot method of gardening and the use of organic controls for pests and diseases.

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Thank you Mike! I will act accordingly. Good info on how to prevent future infestations.
(Millie Petty on 08/27/08)
Thank you very much I will tell all my gardening friends how useful this site is. Thanks for taking the time to help us all out!
(Denise on 07/28/08)
Thank You Mike! I was so worried. Thanks Again! Patti
(Patti Dailey on 07/24/08)
Thank you, Mike. I will try these organic methods.
(Cindy on 06/23/08)
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Recent Answers from Mike Mascio
2008-08-27  Caterpillar or worm Millie, what you are describing sounds like the tomato hornworm. Tomato hornworms are actually caterpillars that chew large holes in the leaves of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and potatoes. Their...
2008-08-18  Outdoor plants Shirley, if you suspect insects are on the plant, I would first spray them with a horticultural oil. This product can be purchased at any garden center. It kills the insects and suffocates their eggs....
2008-08-14  Petunia; Caterpillars Catherine, you need to treat the plants with BT. BT is an organic insecticide which is short for Bacillus Thuringiensis, more commonly sold under the brand names Dipel or MVP. It is a dust that is non-toxic...
2008-08-13  How to kill leeches and maggots While the maggots and leeches are still in the crawling stage, you can use one of several organic pesticides. BT works great on the larvae of most insects. It stands for Bacillus Thuringiensis and comes...
2008-07-28  Gardenias Denise, your plants have been infected with powdery mildew, a fungus disease that is especially prevalent in wet and/or humid conditions. To combat this disease, you must use a copper based fungicide...
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