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Re: aphids -Reply

Although good old plain water is usually good enough for aphids, the spray
formula requested IS for aphids, mealy bugs, etc. as well as other ailments!
it is called "insecticidal soap." Nothing more than a teaspoon of dishsoap,
a tablespoon of vegetable oil, and a gallon of water. The mixture clogs the
little bugger's pores. Add two tablespoons of baking soda, and you have a
preventative spray for blackspot. Many other homemade formulas abound, using
such things as Murphy's oil soap, Mr. Clean, TSP, and others. Get a good
organic gardening book.

-Dave-

-----Original Message-----
From: SUSAN SAXTON <SS@Schwabe.com>
To: rose-list@eskimo.com <rose-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Monday, August 03, 1998 2:08 PM
Subject: aphids -Reply


>The spray you mention is not for aphids.  Just
>squirt them off with the hose.  Works for me,
>anyway.  I'll let the experts answer about the
>differences of color!
>
>>>> <Jeaa1224@aol.com> 08/03/98 11:08am
>>>>
>Does anyone have the formula for the spray
>made of liquid dish detergent and
>water? And the frequency of application? Or
>other recommended methods?
>Does anyone know the entomological
>difference between orange, green, red,
>yellow aphids? I currently have orange and pale
>green ones.
>
>Thanks, Joanie z.5
>
>
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