On Sun, 08 Feb 2004 19:08:42 -0600, B-0b1 wrote:

Alex..I you an still get it...spread and rub ito the stem areas an OLD
but effective Tobacco Based bug killer called "Black Leaf 40"...if you
cannot, then take a few ouces of pure tobacco( strong type) and make an
infusion and Spray it on the lower leaves and upper stems...let me know
IF it works as DDT if you can get it at all is also very effective. Any
sulphur-based spray may also be effective if available. Stay in touch.
B-0b1


Tobacco based insecticides are generally not recommended these days
due to their toxicity and the possibility that they will introduce
tobacco mosaic virus.

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