Re: [SHADEGARDENS] aphids

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• To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
• Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] aphids
• From: t* <s*@IBM.NET>
• Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 19:35:20 -0500
• References: <3.0.3.32.19980214102324.007db6e0@pop01.ny.us.ibm.net>

Sherryl Sandersfeld wrote:
>
> Hi Peter,
>
> I have found a solution for aphids, whiteflies, etc. with which I'm
> satisfied. Mainly, I've used this in the greenhouse because the indoor
> setting seems to invite more insect problems for me, but have also used it
> on plants outdoors with success.
>
> My solution is to spray with a solution of 2 TBLSP Ivory Liquid (dish
> washing soap) and 2 TBLSP vegetable oil per gallon of water.
>
> I repeat sprayings each 2-3 days for a couple of weeks.  These applications
> have completely eliminated heavy infestations for me.
>
> Sherryl zone7a
>
> At 10:52 AM 2/14/98 EST, you wrote:
> >  Other than obtaining hungry Ladybugs,
> >  what suggestions does the group have for
> >  aphids on seedlings?
> >
> >  Peter Brandt-Sorheim
> >
> >
Sherryl,
I just wanted to let you know that I tried your recipe yesterday in my
greenhouse and I do believe that I am rid of those bad critters.
Thanks, Stuart Asch

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