Re: CULT: fuzzy grey bugs
- Subject: Re: [iris] CULT: fuzzy grey bugs
- From: G*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:02:05 EST
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/iris/> (Web Archive)
In a message dated 12/31/2003 10:50:08 AM Central Standard Time,
laurief@paulbunyan.net writes:
Today the ladybugs are nowhere to be seen, but the fuzzy
greys are coating several of the leaves. Could these be ladybug larvae?
If they are something I should be trying to get rid of, would soapy water
be likely to do the trick? I have far too many companion animals in the
house to risk using any sort of toxic chemical pesticides.
Laurie, I am sure you will get many more knowledgeable answers than mine but
soapy water spray has always worked for me on my "inside plant companions"
because I also have too many animal companions to use toxics (although the
plug-in "Ultrasonic Pest Repeller" from Pet Smart works very well with with
squirrels in the attic and mice under the porch - hmm-wonder if it will work with
bugs?)
Rita Gormley
Gormley Greenery
Cedar Hill, MO
Zone 5, sunny and chilly!
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