Re: Aphids
> I've got a lot of aphids in my garden this year, probably due to an extra
> mild winter. I've got green ones on just about everything, but little
> white ones (could be something else) on my lilies and iris. The problem
> I'm having is that it has been raining off and on for so long I haven't had
> the chance to spray anything for fear it would wash off. The good news is
> that when it rains, the aphids hide; however, they come right back out when
> it stops.
>
> Two questions: what are the little white bugs (they look like aphids, but
> are more slender like little grains of rice)? What can I do to eradicate
> both of these pests that is effective despite all of the rain? I would use
> Sevin, but would probably spend a great deal of time reapplying it!
>
> Much thanks in advance!
>
Hi Valerie,
The little "grains" are probably whitefly eggs. Whitefly is harder to get rid
of thean aphids, however, try treating the same. Mix Horticultural oil with
Insecticidal soap, and water. Apply on any day that the humidity and
temperature together is lsess than 130 degrees. Apply 3 days later, then one
week, then again 7-10 days. Should be enough. good luck.
Rika Willow Pond Nursery http://www.willowpondnursery.com
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