Re: Thrips, thrips everywhere

From: Rand Nicholson (writserv@nbnet.nb.ca)
Date: Sat Oct 03 1998 - 20:52:37 PDT

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Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1998 08:52:37 +0500
From: Rand Nicholson <writserv@nbnet.nb.ca>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
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Subject: Re:  Thrips, thrips everywhere

>Hi Everyone--
>
>This year, I had the same problem with my Sarracenia. I sprayed them
>with Safer's Insecticidal Soap (w/pyrethrin) and had good results. It
>worked well on aphids as well. Just make sure you completely coat your
>plants because the insecticide only works on contact. It's a safe
>alternative to other commercial products.
>
>Gary
>___________________________________________________________________

But DO NOT let the soap saturate the soil and roots! And be careful around
Drosera species. They don't like the stuff and it can kill them.

Kind Regards,

Rand

Rand Nicholson
New Brunswick
Maritime Canada, Z 5b
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