Curly top virus?

[ginger2778]

Originally Posted by chancethegardener

Crandrew, thanks for the link. Ginger, thanks for the information. I applied some OMRI listed Safer brand spray on them today (it has Pyrethrin in it). With "migration", I meant if they leave the garden after they feed the first time and don't come back within the same season.

Also, what are the ratios for the mix you use?

I never used permethrins but I hear that they work well. i would just follow the mix directions for tomatoes or vegetables if they don't list specifically for tomatoes, that is what I always do with all my types of spraying. They usually are slow to migrate out of your garden, because they have a ready food source right there.
The Doc. at the USDA said they don't fly very far, but can be carried by the wind. She recommended looking around to see what is infested near you.
By the way, Pyrethrin is different than Permethrin, not the same effective substance.
I wouldn't expect the bugs to migrate out.
Hope that helps.
Marsha