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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Based on the review of pests of beefsteak Plant, Perilla frutescens, in gardens., we can be on the lookout for impacts on invasive patches by aphids, cutworms, spider mites, or fungal impacts. If you see something, say something. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Marc Imlay<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Natural Places Committee of the Maryland Sierra Club<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'><a href="https://www.hunker.com/13728855/how-to-grow-perilla-leaves">https://www.hunker.com/13728855/how-to-grow-perilla-leaves</a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:26.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:18.75pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:24.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Common Pests and Other Problems for Perilla Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:21.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Perilla is not particularly susceptible to insect attacks, but its luscious green leaves are bound to attract some of the usual suspects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:33.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:33.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:21.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Aphids</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> are the tiny creepy crawlies that congregate on the underside of the leaves and produce a sticky deposit known as honeydew. Not only does this substance ruin the leaves but it also promotes the growth of sooty mold that can spread to other leaves and may infect the whole plant. Introducing natural predators like ladybugs and mantises is one control method. You can also wash off the aphids with water or treat the plant with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Safe-Insecticidal-Insect-Killer/dp/B000BWY6K2/ref=asc_df_B000BWY6K2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416926195104&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17885515901441790033&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032127&hvtargid=pla-871183807189&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=97671764607&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416926195104&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17885515901441790033&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032127&hvtargid=pla-871183807189" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:inherit;color:#337AB7;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'>insecticidal soap.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:33.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:33.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:21.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Cutworms</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> live in the soil and attack young seedlings, often severing the stalks in half. To keep them away, make collars by cutting the bottoms out of paper coffee cups. Put one around each seedling. Remove weeds because that's where cutworms lay their eggs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:33.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:33.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:21.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Spider mites</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> are a little bigger than aphids, and they suck the juices from the leaves, producing whitish spots that make the leaves unusable. As you do with aphids, you can spray these off with water or control them with insecticidal soap. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BONIDE-PRODUCTS-127-037321001270-Repellent/dp/B000BOB7UW/ref=asc_df_B000BOB7UW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167116476898&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15578251479169155502&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032127&hvtargid=pla-311541481911&psc=1" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:inherit;color:#337AB7;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'>Hot pepper wax</span></a> will also control them and keep away deer and rabbits as a bonus but be sure to wash the leaves well before eating them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:26.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:18.75pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:24.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Common Diseases for Perilla Leaves<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:21.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Because perilla likes to grow in slightly moist soil, it isn't as vulnerable to bacterial and <a href="https://www.hunker.com/13405704/antifungal-for-plants"><span style='font-family:inherit;color:#337AB7;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'>fungal diseases</span></a> as many other plants, but occasionally, some problems may occur.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:33.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:33.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:21.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo8;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Damping off</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> is caused by a fungal infection and can prevent seeds from germinating or can cause young seedlings to wilt and die for seemingly no reason. It occurs when the soil is too wet or it contains too much nitrogen and the air temperature is above 68 degrees. Avoid it by refraining from overwatering or overfertilizing and provide plenty of space between seedlings so air can circulate.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:33.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:33.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:21.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo10;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Downy mildew</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> creates gray patches on the underside of the leaves and makes them unusable. You can also control this disease by spacing seedlings to allow air to circulate. When you water the plants, water the roots only and avoid getting the leaves wet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:33.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:33.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:21.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo12;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#222222'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Rust</span></b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'> is caused by a number of fungal diseases, and it leaves rust-colored deposits on the leaves and stems. Remove infected plants and avoid planting in that location the following season.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:24.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'>References<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;vertical-align:baseline'><hr size=1 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'><a href="https://www.hunker.com/user/chris_deziel"><span style='color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=120 height=120 style='width:1.25in;height:1.25in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D6A00E.4ED00410" alt="Chris Deziel"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222'><a href="https://www.hunker.com/user/chris_deziel"><span style='color:blue;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'>Chris Deziel</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:16.5pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#737373'>Chris Deziel is a contractor, builder and general fix-it pro who has been active in the construction trades for 40 years. He has degrees in science and humanities and years of teaching experience. An avid craftsman and musician, Deziel began writing on home improvement topics in 2010. He worked as an expert consultant with eHow Now and Pro Referral -- a Home Depot site. A DIYer by nature, Deziel regularly shares tips and tricks for a better home and garden at <span style='border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Hunker.com</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='vertical-align:baseline'>Read More<a href="https://www.hunker.com/user/chris_deziel"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#222222;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'>View Work</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></div><div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2">
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