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4 line plant bugs #870442
Asked May 28, 2024, 2:15 PM EDT
Kent County Michigan
Expert Response
Be sure that the vegetable you wish to treat is listed on the label of the pesticide you intend to use. Also be sure to observe the number of days between pesticide application and when you can harvest your crop.
More info on permethrin and 4 lined plant bugs in the attached links:
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/PermGen.html
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/four_lined_plant_bugs_attractive_with_a_big_appetite
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/files/2014/11/Four-Lined-Plant-Bug.pdf