Re: aphids and mandevilla

In a message dated 12/18/00 8:05:42 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
tilton44@erols.com writes:

<< 
 The solutions I've read all involve spraying the plant with a garden
 hose, but since it's quite tall and in my kitchen, I'm hoping there are
 other options. >>

Hello Barb,

The menace of indoor plants is sucking insects.  Maybe you should give a more 
complete description of those bugs.  Small an white could be one of several 
things.

Indoor plants can be treated with a systemic if you mark the container that 
you have done so.  Otherwise, if it is a beautiful plant you may have to set 
aside an hour or two and clean each leaf and leaf axil with a small soft 
sponge soaked in a pyrethrum spray such as Schultz (in most supermarkets).

Another option if you do not mind removing the plant from it's site is to 
take it outdoors on a frost free day and spray it with stronger stuff as 
malathion.

I have a great many indoor plants with spider mites being the pest I find the 
most troublesome.  Justs when the gardener has grown an great and wondrous 
plant, along comes some plague to keep you humble.

Claire Peplowski
NYX z4

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