Aphids on hibiscus

[ame-ame]

Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Thanks!

[Dwayne]

Get a spray bottle, fill it with water and a teaspoon of dishwashing soap
(Dawn works good), and spray the heck out of the plant. That will usually
help. Dwayne


"ame-ame" > wrote in message
om...
> Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
> crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
> remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
> them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
> I'm a bit reluctant to try it!
>
> Thanks!

[Gabra]

"ame-ame" > wrote in message
om...
> Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
> crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
> remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
> them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
> I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Spray with a strong jet of water to knock them of or with a liquid made of
garlic, chili and soap.

[Andrew G]

"ame-ame" > wrote in message
om...
> Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
> crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
> remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
> them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
> I'm a bit reluctant to try it!
>
> Thanks!

Sounds like you have Rogor, and I don't blame you in being reluctant to use
it.
Pyrethrum kills them too.
Neem Oil is one that I know is totally safe and very effective.

Good luck

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[Norman]

I have a suggestion from a gardening guru, who says that black coffee will
do the trick.

Good Luck!



"ame-ame" > wrote in message
om...
> Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
> crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
> remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
> them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
> I'm a bit reluctant to try it!
>
> Thanks!

[Norman]

Try Black Coffee


"ame-ame" > wrote in message
om...
> Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
> crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
> remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
> them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
> I'm a bit reluctant to try it!
>
> Thanks!