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Onion Maggot Problem

11 years ago

Because onion maggots are a problem I have decided the only way too deter then is to have a physical barrier between the egg laying flies and the onions. My grandson built me a lightweight metal frame over which I'll put a cover. I have Remay which I could use or I thought of using screening which would possibly let in more light. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks for any input.

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kimmq
11 years ago
Some screens will exclude more light than Floating Row Covers. If I already had FRC's I would use that instead of looking for screening.

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chickadee3a
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, Kimmsr. The reason I wondered about the Remay was that last year I planted onion sets under Remay supported by hoops. The onions were pest free but seemed very leggy and looked like the were suffering from lack of sun. I'll try again this year. Fortunately my leeks always seem pest free.
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