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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 17:18:53 GMT
I've got a bit of a problem with greenfly on my Kangeroo Paws. I've sprayed it with Organic Greenfly Killer/Spray stuff but this seems to have no effect - the wretches go for a while then reappear, and I'm getting fed up with them. I've resorted to putting the plant outside but if the weather gets much colder I fear I'll lose the plant. Please can anyone suggest a way I can get rid of the greenfly, without harming my plant, once and for all?
Much appreciated! Px
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 17:30:37 GMT
I need similar advice for my pepper plants....something that wont affect the peppers. which are Still ripening, faster than anyone can use them.
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Post by isabella on Jan 12, 2007 17:36:06 GMT
I would be tempted to put them in the bath and give them a tepid shower - not too fierce,mind!
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 12, 2007 21:17:34 GMT
My gran used to spray her plants with a solution of fairy liquid. I used to help her do it. I'm sure that was for Greenfly. I'm also sure that there are more effective methods nowadays lol www.ghorganics.com/page14.html |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 9:17:30 GMT
My lemon tree which has suddenly started to flower is covered with greyflies. I've sprayed it I'm afraid but it has spent a couple of the warm nights outside too. I have washed a spider plant in the washing up water today though as it is covered with scale insects, I don't know if that will work.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 13, 2007 9:54:09 GMT
I might try the washing up liquid idea but then again maybe it is a problem I just keep having to perservere with.
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Post by andy on Jan 13, 2007 10:00:58 GMT
I spent 4 years working for Rentokil tropical plants and we used Fairy liquid like it was going out of fashion. It worked on greenfly to an extent....it strips the bugs of their waxy coating and will also give a nice shine to the leaves.
I must say that i'm quite surprised the greenfly spray didn't work. I've never had any problems with it.
How long before the GF re-appeared after spraying ?.....the spray has no residual effect ie once it's been sprayed and the GF are dead, the spray residue on the plant is no longer active and new greenfly can colonise again in a short period.
Maybe it's just a question of perseverence !
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Post by Plocket on Jan 13, 2007 10:08:19 GMT
I've started to realise that Andy! I'll keep on going with the greenfly spray then!
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Post by andy on Jan 13, 2007 10:19:09 GMT
Might even be worth trying different ones Plocket...i use a spray that zaps a whole range of P&D and that works...it's made by Garden Answers...whoever they are !!!
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Post by Plocket on Jan 13, 2007 10:21:18 GMT
Oh this stuff is supposed to kill of a range of bugs. The thing is I'm rather anti sprays so I avoid them if I can, and I got this one because it was organic. I'll stick with it and see how I get on  |
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 13, 2007 10:23:52 GMT
I think that Andy may have something there.
With Blackspot, Rust and Co. on my Roses, I can only use a product twice before I have to change to something else. Not because it kills the plant - the blackspot gets used to it and it doesn't help anymore.
I know that GF are alive but it could be the same principle perhaps.
Rosefriend
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 13, 2007 12:33:52 GMT
Blimey, I actually mentioned something that might be helpful <goes for a lie down>
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Post by sleepysunday on Jan 13, 2007 12:45:08 GMT
Don't let it worry you April, I'm sure that it was a fluke. It will probably never happen again. ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Jan 13, 2007 12:49:55 GMT
Thank gawd for that <wipes brow>
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