Re: [CH] Aphids as usual
Dave Anderson (chilehead@tough-love.com)
Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:27:51 -0800
I don't know of any systemic which can be used with veggies. They are
poisons which are taken up into the plant and you probably wouldn't want
to eat them. I've been fairly successful using neem oil on aphids.
Here's a link to a website which gives you a lot of choices. I'm a big
believer in Integrated Pest Management.
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/gh-aphid.html
Dave
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> Indoor over-wintering plants show major aphid infestation. Just like
> last year when I lost the long drawn out battle to remove them and
> lost all my chile plants as a result. I have both the pyrethrum based
> spray and the soap spray on hand but neither seems to work. Anyone
> have success with systemics?
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> PS - The problem is mostly with rocotos, whose hairs are meant to
> deter insect pests. Go figure.