Re: CULT: nasty little pests

(re: photo on iris-photos)
I dunno, Robin, those don't look like any aphids that show up here.

Someone here recommended a combination systemic insecticide and
fertilizer for roses as a remedy for aphids.  It's granular - mix it
into the soil and water in.  I've had some major aphid infestations on
plants indoors, and a colony of aphids can be especially devastating to
small seedlings.  I decided I would try it on the fall germinated
seedlings this year, and have really been impressed.  It works great.

I don't remember who posted that idea, but thank you.

I wouldn't want to use something like this outdoors (concern about
leaching into groundwater/surrounding streams here).  Hopefully, most of
it will be gone by the time I move these babies out in the spring.  The
directions say it is effective for 6 weeks.

Active ingredient is disulfoton, Bayer brand 2-in-1 systemic Rose &
Flower Care, 12-18-6.

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