Re: Aphid control on CP
John Phillips (phillips@library.ucsf.edu)
Tue, 20 Feb 96 15:09:54 CST
>This made me think of something.... Drosera and Pinguicula will
>died if sprayed down with Safer's Insect Soap when it's left on the
>plant. I did get good results, however, on *Pings* by spraying them
>down and letting the soap sit for a minute or two and then washing
>it off with pure(ish) water. The bugs die, the plants live and
>with no loss to even their dew production.
>
>Dave Evans
I've done the same to treat pygmy sundews under siege from thrips and
spider mites. After a couple of minutes, I spray them off with water. No
bugs, no damaged leaves.
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John Phillips Email: phillips@library.ucsf.edu
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