In a message dated 7/29/03 7:05:19 PM, writes:


Carlos:
Jim Lewis always suggests a heavy spray of water as the first line of
defense against pests. Duroing this time ofthe year I do the same, but in the
winter, I use the following recipe:

I pour a solution of 1 to 2 tablespoon dishwashing detergent, 1 tablespoon
of vegetable oil* into a plastic gallon and slowly add
water to fill the gallon jug.* I fill this solution from the gallon bottle
into a spray bottle and just before using I add 1 to 2 two caps
full (from the rubbing alcohol bottle) of rubbing alcohol and spray
immediately. If you do not use the full bottle of spray, I
suggest the next time you are going to use the soap/alcohol solution add the
same amount of rubbing alcohol again, since the
alcohol will evaporate. I store this soap/oil solution in the gallon jug for
months on end.* It does not seem to go bad.*

Spray on plants covering all leaf and stem surfaces.** You may have to spray
from three to four times with intervals of three
days.* I have eliminated almost any kind of pest that have attacked my
trees, including scale.

* The use of the vegetable oil is optional.. *I find that the alcohol
usually does the trick without the use of the oil.

I do not wash off the spray and have seen no adverse reaction to the trees
from this mixture.

Carl L. Rosner* -* near Atlantic City zone 6/7


Thats really nice,Carl,thanks for the detailed explanation!

Regards,
Carlos Pimenta

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