I appled a solution of garlic, habenero peppers and water and also left some
onion skins around the base of the plants and I have not seen a cucumber
beetle since!!

simon

"Pat Meadows" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 16 Jun 2003 22:58:32 GMT, "Simon Stenkle"
wrote:

I found about 20 cucumber beetles in the garden. I would like to use
neem
or introduce ladybugs, green lacewings, or praying mantises but I canot
find
anyone who carries them. Mail order will not due, due to the urgency of
the
issue. Anyone in upstate ny know where these products are sold?


http://www.gardensalive.com ships quite quickly - they might
be your best bet. Use express shipping.

I'm in northern PA - I've had NO luck in finding organic
controls locally. Just unheard of.

Pat