Re: [SHADEGARDENS] aphids

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• To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
• Subject: Re: [SHADEGARDENS] aphids
• From: S* S* <s*@IBM.NET>
• Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 18:46:24 -0600
• References: <3.0.3.32.19980214102324.007db6e0@pop01.ny.us.ibm.net>

Thanks for the feed-back, Stuart.  I'm glad you found it effective. I know
there are numerous remedies for these pesky creatures, but I'm "chemically
challenged", and if I don't have it in my kitchen I usually try to do
without it.

Vinegar and (isopropyl) alcohol are known to be effective as contact
exterminators, as well, though I've never used them. Good luck in your
battle against our plant-eating monsters!

Peter, how's your battle progressing?

Sherryl

At 07:35 PM 2/18/98 -0500, you wrote:
>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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