[CH] Soap, Listerine, Aphids et al

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Folks,

By the time I have gone out to buy liquid Ivory soap, and listerine and then
nuked my plants (which I didn't do), I have spent a whole lot more than
going down to my local WallyWorld/Kmart/Lowes or garden/greenhouse supply
and bought a bottle of insecticidal soap.

I have had really good luck with these commercial products and have never
lost a plant. I have used both the Safer brand and several brands that
employ pyrethins (sp?, a natural insecticide derived from chrysanthemums).
Each one contains ingredients that at one time or another has gotten rid of
aphids, white flies, and spider mites on my plants. Check the labels to see
what the product is effective against.

I must admit, one persistent bug problem required a timely dusting of Sevin.

As for chiles, I have begun harvesting ripe Red Savinas from the plant I
overwintered. Aahh, fresh heat.

Brandon C. Nuttall
BNUTTALL@KGS.MM.UKY.EDU

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