View Single Post
  #11   Report Post  
Old 10-08-2003, 10:22 PM
Beecrofter
 
Posts: n/a
Default FYI - Sevin Pesticide caused aphid infestation

Pelvis Popcan wrote in message . ..
Why not learn how to garden? Most aphid infestations that get out of
hand are self inflicted. Change your cultural practices and you will
see fewer aphids.


I posted the information for others who might find it useful. There's
no need to flame me.


I have always been blunt however the truth is no flame.

Excess nitrogen, crowded planting and indiscriminate use of broad
spectrum pesticides are the cultural practices leading to aphids
getting out of hand.
Pouring more spray on top of bad habits will not improve your garden
or gardening.
What you essentially posted was bigger pennies in the fusebox, you are
treating the symptoms and not the cause.
If you want a pesticide that is very good on aphids look into a
product called "Hot Pepper Wax " It will get you some control and not
wipe out the benneficials including pollinators which are allready
stressed.