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Maffie

Aphid attack
« on: 11 July, 2008, 09:18:30 am »
I have lots of veggies in pots and the number of insects tring to eat my veggies is unreal. Ive tried the washing up liquid and water and this worked well on the lillies and herbs but my chilli pepper plant as died  >:( Not sure what to try next as they are now killing off my cumcumber plants.  ???
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Re: Aphid attack
« Reply #1 on: 02 August, 2008, 07:16:07 pm »
I've just been reading the 1957 Gadgets annual and it recommends boiling rhubarb leaves for half an hour and using the cooled water as a spray.
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rogerzilla

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Re: Aphid attack
« Reply #2 on: 02 August, 2008, 07:55:52 pm »
Thankfully I only get them on roses, which I don't eat so can be blasted with Rose Clear.

For an organic solution, it's worth encouraging ladybirds.
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