RE: [CH] What do I do???

Bloechl, Sharen Rund (sharen.rund.bloechl@lmco.com)
Thu, 07 May 1998 08:34:11 -0700

my favorite remedy for this is in a spray bottle mix 1 part dish soap with 4
parts water & spray the buggers - this will kill them & won't hurt the
plants 

Sharen Rund Bloechl

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> From: 	Rosana M. F. Cardoso[SMTP:rmfc@mail.utexas.edu]
> Reply To: 	Rosana M. F. Cardoso
> Sent: 	Thursday, May 07, 1998 8:10 AM
> To: 	chile-heads@globalgarden.com
> Subject: 	[CH] What do I do???
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> 	Hi Kids!
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> Just found out this morning that my potted cayennes are infested with
> gnats. I mean, ***really*** infested. I hate to do this, but since they
> are
> so many I think I'll need some drastic measures, like spray some
> insecticide. Is there any other non-chemical option? I need to kill the
> buggers that are now flying all over the place, but I also need to do
> something about the ones that are still in the soil getting ready to
> emerge.
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
> Cheers!
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> 		Rosana
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