Here's a few things you can try for your Sunflower (Helianthus).
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Some insects don't like aluminum. You can put it around the your plants but not quite touching the plants. When the sun hits it gives them a blinding effect. Also they don't like the taste.
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A milk carton...if you can't put it over the plant. slice the carton and wrap around it. Putting the carton inch below the soil line. Then you can put petroleum jelly or a sticky ant barrier around the top on the carton thus not being able to crawl over the carton and unto your plant. This can work for Worms as well...which is typically the problem with Sunflower Plants. Night Moths, which then lay their eggs on your plants.
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At night...take your flashlight and try to hand pick them off of your plant. Throw them in your grass waste recycling...they can live at the dump!! Hey......a Moths gotta live too! he!he!
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You can try making Moth repellent sachets...which work good for the closets...it may work out side if you put them around the plant.
If you don't have a sachet you can use the bottom of a pair of nylons cut it and fill it with dried lavender, whole peppercorn, dear chips or a 50-50 mixture of dried rosemary and mint. (A pet store may carry the Cear chips!) Then tie the nylon and hang.
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Planting Garlic Cloves close by keeps pests away!
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And just so you know:
Sunflowers are also prone to Verticilluim wilt....something to be aware of. Not that it's going to happen...it just can!
If I think of something else...I'll try to get back to you!
Happy Gardening...
SmileyCat : )
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