Sun exposure is a really big thing here. I know that when I plate any seeds to dry I set the plate in full sun and little bugs scurry away RAPIDLY. Agsint the fence bugs have a moister and shadier environment where they can hide and thrive.

Give your spidermites another week or two. They love HEAT and DRY! We had a cool spring and early summer. There are no Japanese Beetles here yet in my zone 7. They are late, but I'm betting they will be here any minute.

Please, do not spray for bugs until you actually see a bug. A natural solution I have found VERY effective against aphids and mites are green lacewings. I order some every year at the proper time and nothing could be simpler to release them and say goodbye to your leaf sucking problems.

Thanks folks!! Trudi is that you from wintersow??

I did see some Japanese Beetles today on the eggplant but they only chew the leaves so I just shake them off into a jug of water.

DL

Japanese Beetles showed up here about a week ago. They havent found my veggies yet but they are having a field day with my hibiscus.

Carey

On a better note havent had a problem with any other pests! (keeping fingers crossed)

My but you have been fortunate. I certainly wish I could make the same claim about the bugs. With all of the rain here they seem to be hatching by the minute but I do agree with the person who suggested you don't spray until they do become a problem. I hope that doesn't happen and your season continues to be a good one for you.

Trudi is that you from wintersow??

Yes.

I miss Winter. Summer is too freaking hot.

I think all your bugs went north for the summer & are vacationing in my garden! LOL! There is no shortage of pests & beneficials here. I saw my first lightening bugs last night.