I didn't buy the assassin bugs, they just appeared. The eggs were laid on a grape leaf not far from where I found a few clutches of grape leaf skeletonizer eggs. I was actually outside when they assassins hatched. They're really pretty when they're small. Here's a link to whatsthatbug.com about them: http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/11/16/assassin-bug-nymph-4/
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Thank you for sharing your pictures, your garden is magnificent! I am always impressed by folks that can keep things in pots alive year round. Any tips you'd care to share? I am a 50 year valley resident in Tempe. Any chance you are related to the Flying M Metzgers?
Lis
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"Hi Lylah,
Sorry to see the squash damage. I have used Safer brand to take care of pests, and like how it works. It is an organic control and I found it at Ace Hardware. There may be other places in your area that carry it. Not too long ago, my red…"
"Hi Erika,
Thank you for your nice comment about our patio and grapes. It all helps to keep things as cool as possible in the summer, but then again it can be wishful thinking.
Thank you for adding me as a friend. I live in east Mesa, close to Power & McKellips and wonder if you know of any permaculture activity out here? Seems like most of the events are Phoenix-oriented. Not that there's anything wrong with…"
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http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2008/11/16/assassin-bug-nymph-4/
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Thank you for sharing your pictures, your garden is magnificent! I am always impressed by folks that can keep things in pots alive year round. Any tips you'd care to share? I am a 50 year valley resident in Tempe. Any chance you are related to the Flying M Metzgers?
Lis