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Small Garden Aphids Issue

Posted by vwsmith 6 (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 23, 09 at 10:43

Hello, we have a pretty tiny raised bed garden--3 tomato plants and 1 bell pepper plant.

Yesterday, upon inspecting the plants, I noticed some aphids on the underside of one of the tomato plants. While I have seen one ladybug around a week ago, I haven't seen another one or that one since. So I don't think I can rely on them for help.

What would you suggest for combating the aphids in a small garden such as mine? I read about making a tomato leaf spray which seems easy enough, but does it work?

Any suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks, Veronica


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RE: Small Garden Aphids Issue

  • Posted by donaldb 5B Worcester, MA (My Page) on
    Wed, Jun 24, 09 at 10:41

Try this. I grow orchids and this works: 3tsp listerine,
3tsp dish detergent,1tsp vegetable oil and mix in 2 quarts of water. Give it a try of there are sprays that are vegetable and human friendly made by Bayer and Ortho and I'm sure many others. Happy Growing.


 
 

 

 


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