I've got a few plants that I'm letting flower, with the intent of producing seed. These plants are from bottom suckers allowed to grow from a cut stalk. Buds have not formed yet, but will in a few weeks.
I do need to spray or do something to prevent insects damage. In past years, even though the heads were bagged, I had massive infestation of worms and beetles, totally destroying the seed pods. My normal insect control for tobacco has been acephate/orthene, but this stuff prevents seed from being viable, and I do need to use something to control insects in my area.
I've got Bt, Spinosad, Sevin and Malathion. The Bt and Spinosad are working well for worms on these plants to date. But I'm really worried about those damned flea beetles or whatever they are, when the buds start forming. Are there better products available, other than Sevin and Malathion ???
I do need to spray or do something to prevent insects damage. In past years, even though the heads were bagged, I had massive infestation of worms and beetles, totally destroying the seed pods. My normal insect control for tobacco has been acephate/orthene, but this stuff prevents seed from being viable, and I do need to use something to control insects in my area.
I've got Bt, Spinosad, Sevin and Malathion. The Bt and Spinosad are working well for worms on these plants to date. But I'm really worried about those damned flea beetles or whatever they are, when the buds start forming. Are there better products available, other than Sevin and Malathion ???