Try this link for Oregon State University on growing Kiwi Fruit Kiwi Fruit Page
If the soap and water is not successful, try Green Lacewings and ladybugs.
You can also check this Pests and Solutions page out for pics of common pests and solutions.
I sure wouldn't use more compost, it is the perfect environment for new weed seeds to grow or ones in the compost that may have not been killed.
Well I have heard they are good in the compost but this is new - I'll have to try that Thanks Nance
While on the computer and posting here, I can hear the deer munching outside my window, luckily they are not in my garden. There is a very...
They are Mealy bugs and can be controlled with Cryptolaemus Beetles (a member of the ladybug family) and Green Lacewings - both can be purchased....
You may wish to check with a local garden shop to see if they carry, or can order parasitic wasps for this worm (bring it along). Parasitic wasps...
If your new to gardening you may wish to take a look at this site www.usagardener.com . It provides all the info you need for growing most...
Environment Canada has this article on leaf miner control on birch but I would think it may apply to a variety of leaf miner. Parasitic wasps can...
Well I can't say I have given up :-) but I have decided it is better to work with nature and think of how nature handles these things and try to...
I'll check into these insects and see what I can find out - I don't have them here where I live (never had a prob with them).
For the beginner http://www.usagardener.com/how_to_grow_vegetables/vegetable_growing_list.php is a good resource with grow guide pages for many...
Eliminate potential shelter for slugs, remove surface debris in and around the garden and avoid organic mulches (straw, grass clippings). Also,...
Check out a new product called AntPro from the states. From what I have read and heard it sounds very promising (lots of government interest in...