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I found that sneaky orange silly string, "Dodder" on a couple plants in my wild flower patch. I removed every little bit, and cut off stems that wer...
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Asked July 02, 2017, 2:36 PM EDT
I found that sneaky orange silly string, "Dodder" on a couple plants in my wild flower patch. I removed every little bit, and cut off stems that were affected. I disposed of the strings, and will watch the plants carefully for reinfestation. Is there anything else I should know or do?
Thank you,
Monica Solawetz
Thank you,
Monica Solawetz
Mesa County Colorado
Expert Response
Here is the best fact sheet I found on Dodder. http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7496.html
Looks like a pre-emergent next year would be a good idea before the seeds germinate.
Looks like a pre-emergent next year would be a good idea before the seeds germinate.
