Beating Sheet |
For plants that are smaller and low to the ground, place the sheet on the ground next to the plant. For plants that are higher, hold the beat sheet in one hand while hitting the plant several times with a stick or net handle held in the other hand. The insects on the plant will fall onto the sheet and must be collected quickly before they escape. For flying insects it is recommended that an aspirator be used to suck up the bugs. Other slower moving insects can be picked up by hand or with forceps.
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