controlling pest

(Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b)

Any recommendations for aphids and mealy bug control. I don't want chemicals and the liquid soap mixture just isn't working.
Help Please!!!
Ronnie

San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b)

Part of the problem may be ants. It is claimed that ants carry these eggs to their nests overwinter and bring them out in spring to form "herds". This reference may help control the pests over the long haul.
http://www.ghorganics.com/page11.html

(Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b)

I know it's not ants. They are on my plants I over wintered inside, and certainly won't use chems in the house.
Thanks for the link

San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b)

Here's a simple recipe - I've not tried it, but experimenting could be quickly tried. http://www.recipegoldmine.com/house/house19.html

San Antonio, TX(Zone 8b)

And here's a commercially prepared solution using garlic. http://americanatural.com/natincon.html

Gardens Alive! has an oil-spray that might be okay to use indoors.






(Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b)

Great links thanks Yuska

Fritch, TX(Zone 6b)

I saw this recipe in the brug forum, and it worked great for me...

1 gallon of water
2-3 oz. H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide)
1 cup sugar

I used this as a mister, and it kills soft bodied insects. It also sticks to the plants leaves to prevent further damage.

Hope this helps! Also http://www.gardensalive.com is offering $25 free, you pay only shipping. I got my order REALLY fast!

Tamara

(Ronnie), PA(Zone 6b)

WOW Thank you Tamara!

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