RE: [CH] APHIDS: Best way to kill them?
albert zegiel (emmanuel@mwt.net)
Fri, 26 Mar 1999 10:53:00 -0800
Try cinnamin!! make a strong cinnamin tea or use alcahol extract the oil or
buy cinnamin oil, it is the best and kills the eggs to, i jsut rad it in a
greenhouse magizine. or call 1800 383-4310 or see at http://www.mycotech.com
albert.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com
[mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of Kasprowicz, Ray
Sent: Friday, March 26, 1999 7:10 AM
To: 'chile-heads@GlobalGarden.com'
Subject: [CH] APHIDS: Best way to kill them?
I noticed this morning that my Thai Dragon was infested heavily with aphids.
I know that soapy water will kill them (it coats their body and suffocates
the little bugger).
The question is, how often do I need to soap the plants down?
I fertilize with a 4 in 1 sprayer about 3 times a month. With it mixing and
spreading out a dilute solution, it would be a great place to put a few
drops of soap.
With this method, it will not kill the eggs, just the adults.
The big question is, how do I kill the eggs too?
Nicotine is a poison and can cause harm to peppers BUT will destroy the
eggs.
So, can I incorporate a soap/nicotine mix WITH the fertilizer and use it a
few times a month.
Once I whack all the bugs it would only be for preventative measures for the
survivors.
Why not fertilize and do some pest removal?
Anyone have tips on efficient aphid removal?