It finally rained - I don't know how much Fulton got but in Schoolcraft we had over 2". I heard that Three Rivers got 5" not sure if that is true. I wonder if the rain will kill the Spider Mites? My dad has spider mites on his beans - they are gross little spider like bugs that kill th beans. Here's a picture of them and a description from the Internet.
Spider mites are common plant pests. Symptoms of injury include flecking, discoloration (bronzing) and scorching of leaves. Injury can lead to leaf loss and even plant death.
Natural enemies include small lady beetles, predatory mites, minute pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs and predatory thrips. One reason that spider mites become a problem is insecticides that kill their natural predators. Irrigation and moisture management can be important cultural controls for spider mites.
So hopefully the rain killed them or washed them away or something.... because otherwise we might have to call the press (about 10 years ago my dad was on the news talking about the Spider Mites - they were bad that year).
Looks like we will be able to move trees again - Bill is happy - have to do it quick though - he is going bear hunting at the end of the month.
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Those are the grossest looking bugs I have ever seen. Remind me to not go into the beans in Fulton... Yuck!
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