Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Good Bug or Bad Bug?, 0 by

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I just wanted to add this. Hope no one takes me wrong. I like having the lady bugs in the garden and they sure do help us out. But once you spray to kill another pest you will also kill the Lady bugs. I have always tried not to use harsh chemicals but I know how difficult it is to get rid of some. This year I have had to break down and use some for those persistent Pests!

Here is an alternative to chemicals and I will be breif on this. I use this for the earwigs and pillbugs.
We have our newspapers deliver in plastic bags. I use them to roll up some loose damp newpaper then place them down by the base of the plant. The earwigs will use this as a home for the daylight hours for hiding until the next night. If you place a small amount of wet cat food or tuna fish you will attract a lot more. BEWARE you also attract racoons and cats.....LOL
In the morning you collect the bags and place them in a large trash bag. In the large trash bag place some newspaper and spray it with your favorite Insect killer. Tie the bag up so it's air tight and it will kill the beasts.
I know this is not a method for everyone to use but just one way for those who don't like using chemicals. If you do this for a couple of weeks you can make a big dent in the population.