Re: [CH] slugs

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 I expect its because the hairs discourage ants from climbing up the 
stems and so they do not graze their aphid "cattle" there.

I have found any really effective aphid control also includes ant control 
(I use Grant's Ant Stakes in all my potted chiles.)

Peace, love and peppers

Lorraine 

On Wed, 8 Jul 1998, Robert Farr, Chile Man wrote:

> I also notice that my chiles plants with hairs - such as Manzano Rojo or 
> Rocoto - don't have aphids, but the rest do.
> 
> Any ideas why?
> 
> And what kind of control works BEST??  I've tried insecticidal soap - 
> even daily application is having difficulty controlling the aphids, and 
> my plants are the worse for wear because of the soap.  The garlic/pepper 
> spray works okay - but it also contains soap.
> 
> Help!!
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Robert.
> 

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