Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 adding a TBS of mouthwash wouldn't hurt either. oxxoRobyn Hi, I don't think I have ever had a white fly infestation. I found this one homemade white fly pesticide at Mother Earth News: " Homemade White Fly Pesticide · 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent · 1 cup of vegetable oil · 1 cup water · spray bottle _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I like to wave at them as they pass by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I have had some serious bug problems this summer. I (gasp) actually used a dose of Seven because I had white flies and aphids on all of my pots! Anyone have a preventative to keep these (mostly whiteflies) from returning or a natural alternative? Soap didn't work, garlic oil didn't work, neither did peppermint oil. I'd never seen white fly infestation before, it was terrible : ) thank, melissa , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > -Good advise GB, I have used a soapy mixture to help keep those pesky > critters from eating my plants. However I use baby shampoo/bath > hoping it has less chemicals and is more Earth friendly. A spray > bottle filled with water and apx. 1 tablespoon of the soap works > great. I also lightly spray the soil around the plant. Works for > indoor plants too. Keeps bugs away and kitty friends who might think > your garden soil or plant pots are litter boxes..LOL > Deanna > > -- In , " greatyoga " <greatyoga@> > wrote: > > > > Sharon > > ' > > Have you tried putting cayenne on your outdoor plants? You could > make > > up a solution using cayenne, dish soap so it will stick to plants > and > > water. Soap helps mixture stick to the plants and the squiirrels > will > > not like it either. Put mixture in watering can and sprinkle > plants. > > Squirrels do not like cayenne. You can mix cayenne with bird food > and > > the birds will eat it but squirrels will not. I have a suspicion > they > > do not like garlic also. Maybe Gary would know. I know if you use > > above formula with garlic, minced, then it will help keep insects > and > > fungus off plants. > > > > GB > > > > , Donnalilacflower > > <thelilacflower@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit@> wrote: Hey, > > > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and the dill, > thyme, > > > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to grow indoors, > since > > > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels here, and they > get > > > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having a south- > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 -Melissa, You might try this for white flies on your indoor plants. I place a small container of water on the soil and for some reason those pesky flies take a dive and find out they can't swim..LOL..Also there are some wonderful safe yellow sticky strips that you can place near the plant. The flies are attracted to them for some reason and get stuck checking them out. This also works for the little black gnats that sometimes get in the soil. As for Aphids these guys are tough. I just dampen a Q tip and swab them off the underside of the leaves. You can also take the plant into the shower and give the plant a good washing. Never ever use any type of pesticide on your indoor plants.I never use pesticides on my outdoor plants either. Your best bet for outside are lady bugs,lacewings and toads. I have even brought lady bugs inside on occasion to help me get rid of gnats and aphids. Sending smiles and hugs Deanna - In , " Melissa " <mapalicka wrote: > > I have had some serious bug problems this summer. I (gasp) actually > used a dose of Seven because I had white flies and aphids on all of > my pots! Anyone have a preventative to keep these (mostly > whiteflies) from returning or a natural alternative? Soap didn't > work, garlic oil didn't work, neither did peppermint oil. I'd never > seen white fly infestation before, it was terrible : ) > thank, > melissa > > > > > , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k@> > wrote: > > > > -Good advise GB, I have used a soapy mixture to help keep those > pesky > > critters from eating my plants. However I use baby shampoo/bath > > hoping it has less chemicals and is more Earth friendly. A spray > > bottle filled with water and apx. 1 tablespoon of the soap works > > great. I also lightly spray the soil around the plant. Works for > > indoor plants too. Keeps bugs away and kitty friends who might > think > > your garden soil or plant pots are litter boxes..LOL > > Deanna > > > > -- In , " greatyoga " <greatyoga@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sharon > > > ' > > > Have you tried putting cayenne on your outdoor plants? You could > > make > > > up a solution using cayenne, dish soap so it will stick to plants > > and > > > water. Soap helps mixture stick to the plants and the squiirrels > > will > > > not like it either. Put mixture in watering can and sprinkle > > plants. > > > Squirrels do not like cayenne. You can mix cayenne with bird > food > > and > > > the birds will eat it but squirrels will not. I have a suspicion > > they > > > do not like garlic also. Maybe Gary would know. I know if you > use > > > above formula with garlic, minced, then it will help keep insects > > and > > > fungus off plants. > > > > > > GB > > > > > > , Donnalilacflower > > > <thelilacflower@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit@> wrote: Hey, > > > > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and the dill, > > thyme, > > > > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to grow indoors, > > since > > > > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels here, and > they > > get > > > > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having a south- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Hi, I don't think I have ever had a white fly infestation. I found this one homemade white fly pesticide at Mother Earth News: " Homemade White Fly Pesticide · 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent · 1 cup of vegetable oil · 1 cup water · spray bottle Mix detergent with vegetable oil and shake solution well. Add one or two tablespoons of solution to one cup of water. Spray solution directly on insects and plants. Check plants for white flies every week. The solution is recommended for carrots, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, peppers, chard, and watermelon. It may burn leaves of squash, cauliflower and red cabbage. Wash your vegetables well before eating. " http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic_Gardening/1996_February_March/Pallet_Para\ dise Gary --- Melissa <mapalicka wrote: > I have had some serious bug problems this summer. I > (gasp) actually > used a dose of Seven because I had white flies and > aphids on all of > my pots! Anyone have a preventative to keep these > (mostly > whiteflies) from returning or a natural alternative? > Soap didn't > work, garlic oil didn't work, neither did peppermint > oil. I'd never > seen white fly infestation before, it was terrible > : ) > thank, > melissa > > > > > , " genny_y2k " > <genny_y2k > wrote: > > > > -Good advise GB, I have used a soapy mixture to > help keep those > pesky > > critters from eating my plants. However I use baby > shampoo/bath > > hoping it has less chemicals and is more Earth > friendly. A spray > > bottle filled with water and apx. 1 tablespoon of > the soap works > > great. I also lightly spray the soil around the > plant. Works for > > indoor plants too. Keeps bugs away and kitty > friends who might > think > > your garden soil or plant pots are litter > boxes..LOL > > Deanna > > > > -- In , > " greatyoga " <greatyoga@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Sharon > > > ' > > > Have you tried putting cayenne on your outdoor > plants? You could > > make > > > up a solution using cayenne, dish soap so it > will stick to plants > > and > > > water. Soap helps mixture stick to the plants > and the squiirrels > > will > > > not like it either. Put mixture in watering can > and sprinkle > > plants. > > > Squirrels do not like cayenne. You can mix > cayenne with bird > food > > and > > > the birds will eat it but squirrels will not. I > have a suspicion > > they > > > do not like garlic also. Maybe Gary would know. > I know if you > use > > > above formula with garlic, minced, then it will > help keep insects > > and > > > fungus off plants. > > > > > > GB > > > > > > , > Donnalilacflower > > > <thelilacflower@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit@> wrote: > Hey, > > > > Thanks for the info. I just started some > herbs, and the dill, > > thyme, > > > > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have > to grow indoors, > > since > > > > we have an abundance of cottontails and > squirrels here, and > they > > get > > > > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of > having a south- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Hi Melissa, I looked in the organichomesteadinggardening group files (they are amazing) and the only remedy they had that you hadn't already tried was this one (below). Good luck. I hate spraying chemicals too Peace, Diane For: Aphids, blister beetles, caterpillars, Colorado beetles, whiteflies, soft-bodied insects & maybe even slugs: Horseradish Pesticide; Horseradish Pesticide: Target insects: Aphids, blister beetles, caterpillars, Colorado beetles, whiteflies and soft-bodied insects. Maybe even slugs. To make: Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil, add 2 cups of cayenne peppers, a 1 inch piece of chopped horseradish root, and 2 cups of packed scented geranium leaves, any kind. Let mixture steep for 1 hour, cool, strain and spray. Note: this can be made without the scented geranium leaves if you don't have them to spare. NOTE:Penn State University announced in 1995 that minced horseradish holds promise in decontaminating wastewater and now says it may clean contaminated soils as well! Penn State's center for Bioremediation and Detoxification reports that minced horseradish combined with hydrogen peroxide can completely remove chlorinated phenols and other contaminants found in industrial wastes. Experiments involve applying the mixture directly to tainted soils or growing horseradish in contaminated soil and rototilling the roots just before applying hydrogen peroxide! The cleansing properties of horseradish have been known for more than a decade, however creating a purified form has been far too expensive. This method has proved to be just as effective, but at a fraction of the cost! , " Melissa " <mapalicka wrote: > > I have had some serious bug problems this summer. I (gasp) actually > used a dose of Seven because I had white flies and aphids on all of > my pots! Anyone have a preventative to keep these (mostly > whiteflies) from returning or a natural alternative? Soap didn't > work, garlic oil didn't work, neither did peppermint oil. I'd never > seen white fly infestation before, it was terrible : ) > thank, > melissa > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Here's another possibility. Add citronella, pennyroyal and/or eucalyptus oils to the soap/garlic/ cayenne spray. GB , TruNatrschild wrote: > > > > adding a TBS of mouthwash wouldn't hurt either. > oxxoRobyn > > > > Hi, > > I don't think I have ever had a white fly > infestation. I found this one homemade > white fly pesticide at Mother Earth News: > > " Homemade White Fly Pesticide > · 1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent > · 1 cup of vegetable oil > · 1 cup water > · spray bottle _Elizabeth Swann_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461136/) > : There will come a moment when you have the chance to do the right thing. > _Jack Sparrow_ (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000136/) : I love those moments. I > like to wave at them as they pass by. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Thanks for the tips, actually all the plants are outside. No, I wouldn't spray Seven in the house! I'd rather not use pesticides, but I thought everythiong was going to be a loss. Iwill try the little dishes of water! melissa , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > -Melissa, > You might try this for white flies on your indoor plants. I place a > small container of water on the soil and for some reason those pesky > flies take a dive and find out they can't swim..LOL..Also there are > some wonderful safe yellow sticky strips that you can place near the > plant. The flies are attracted to them for some reason and get stuck > checking them out. This also works for the little black gnats that > sometimes get in the soil. As for Aphids these guys are tough. I just > dampen a Q tip and swab them off the underside of the leaves. You can > also take the plant into the shower and give the plant a good > washing. Never ever use any type of pesticide on your indoor plants.I > never use pesticides on my outdoor plants either. Your best bet for > outside are lady bugs,lacewings and toads. I have even brought lady > bugs inside on occasion to help me get rid of gnats and aphids. > Sending smiles and hugs Deanna > > - In , " Melissa " <mapalicka@> > wrote: > > > > I have had some serious bug problems this summer. I (gasp) > actually > > used a dose of Seven because I had white flies and aphids on all of > > my pots! Anyone have a preventative to keep these (mostly > > whiteflies) from returning or a natural alternative? Soap didn't > > work, garlic oil didn't work, neither did peppermint oil. I'd > never > > seen white fly infestation before, it was terrible : ) > > thank, > > melissa > > > > > > > > > > , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k@> > > wrote: > > > > > > -Good advise GB, I have used a soapy mixture to help keep those > > pesky > > > critters from eating my plants. However I use baby shampoo/bath > > > hoping it has less chemicals and is more Earth friendly. A spray > > > bottle filled with water and apx. 1 tablespoon of the soap works > > > great. I also lightly spray the soil around the plant. Works for > > > indoor plants too. Keeps bugs away and kitty friends who might > > think > > > your garden soil or plant pots are litter boxes..LOL > > > Deanna > > > > > > -- In , " greatyoga " <greatyoga@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Sharon > > > > ' > > > > Have you tried putting cayenne on your outdoor plants? You > could > > > make > > > > up a solution using cayenne, dish soap so it will stick to > plants > > > and > > > > water. Soap helps mixture stick to the plants and the > squiirrels > > > will > > > > not like it either. Put mixture in watering can and sprinkle > > > plants. > > > > Squirrels do not like cayenne. You can mix cayenne with bird > > food > > > and > > > > the birds will eat it but squirrels will not. I have a > suspicion > > > they > > > > do not like garlic also. Maybe Gary would know. I know if you > > use > > > > above formula with garlic, minced, then it will help keep > insects > > > and > > > > fungus off plants. > > > > > > > > GB > > > > > > > > , Donnalilacflower > > > > <thelilacflower@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sharon Frost <sharonisasillyrabbit@> wrote: Hey, > > > > > Thanks for the info. I just started some herbs, and the dill, > > > thyme, > > > > > basil and sage just started to sprout. I have to grow > indoors, > > > since > > > > > we have an abundance of cottontails and squirrels here, and > > they > > > get > > > > > into EVERYTHING. I also have the privilage of having a south- > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Aphids are attracted to yellow. So those little yellow strips will work or a yellow dish full of water. I did the yellow dish once and haven't had a problem since. You might also try getting praying mantic or lady bugs. Samantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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