Do these spikes assist with insect prevention?
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Too early to tell. I put the spikes in during late autumn. I should know sonething this summer.
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Well they do make the tree stronger so of course they will more insect resistant, but no, there are no pesticides in these spikes
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No, they are strictly fertilizer. For insect prevention, we bought Bayer Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed. Supposed to be guaranteed to keep the plants bug free for a year.
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I don't believe so. Be sure to put the spikes at the outside edges, no more than two.
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I think it would be fine since they are two years old, give them a couple of weeks to settle in and maybe go with half the recommendation for the number of spikes to use for established trees. They are simply terrific, getting ready to get more for our apple and pear trees.
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I don't live in an area where we have green head flies, so sorry I can't answer your question. I can tell you that when I use this product, I am not bothered or bitten by any insect. I highly recommend them.
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I guess it would keep vultures off things but i would remove the dead animal that is atracting them to your area before purchasing the spikes. You may not need them after that, just thinking. : )
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I have only used these with hydroponic system. I Still have to combat gnats so I doubt it would get rid of all insects.
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I didn't see any reduction in Argentine ant activity around my yard when I used these Hb nematodes. Whether there are other nematodes that infect ants, I don't know. I kind of doubt it though, ants are great survivors.
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I suppose they could be trimmed to shorten the length but the spikes are a bit brittle and cutting might shatter the whole spike. Hope that helps.
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No, i did not need the spikes since my floors are hard wood. On carpet however, I would recommend them.
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Hi Michele.These bird spikes can definitely keep the pigeons off your feeders. You may however prefer the stainless steel option found here: Aspectek Stainless Steel Bird Spikes Kit, 10 Feet with Transparent Silicone Glue as they are much more flexible and will bend to the shape of your feeder much easier.Warm regards,Deal Republic
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besides insect control,safer 3-1 insect spray,also prevents powdery mildew,and types of fungus...
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I have no idea. Have used them successfully in the past for little black bugs (gnats) that like to attack house plants. Actually, this time the bugs turned out to be my husband's Parkinson's hallucinations...
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depends on your soil. I have soft soil and the spikes they send with it pull out and I had to buy extra and add a lot more than they recommend. if you have harder soil might work.
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Depends on what type of insects. I usually wear a shemagh under my mesh just to be safe for outdoor games. But if you're talking about insects like the size of flies, ants, bees, etc; then no.
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They work in the sense that they do not sit where you have the spikes. We put them in our railing and the birds no longer perch there. So if you are getting them for narrow surfaces, yes, they will do he trick.If it is a larger surface you want to protect, you need to think of a combination of deterrents: spikes for the railings, the pitch machine for flat surfaces, and mesh/ chicken wire for nooks and crannies where they might roost. Pigeons and doves are very persistent. You might want to get yourself a B B gun too.
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The spikes must be 10" from the main stem of the bush. They work great on the roses in my yard
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Hi Jack, We've had great luck with these. Not only does it keep away the mosquitoes but it also keeps away the 'smaller and harder to see' bugs.