On Thu, 17 Jun 2004 21:53:01 -0400, "Gareee©"
wrote:

Amazon sells boxes of ladybugs.. it's the natural way to eliminate aphids,
if I recall correctly.

I suggest NOT buying ladybugs through mail order. They have a homeing
tendency and will all leave your garden within days of releasing them unless
they were born locally.

(Okay, and NOW is where everyone who hasn't had this happen will chime in at
tell their stories) :-)

James, Seattle



"JGW" wrote in message
.. .
Hi. I know the subject of aphids has come up on this list a number of
times before. I just did a search of the archives to see what folks
suggest and the suggestions have been:
1. squish em (YUK!)
2. Hose em off
3. Insectacidal soap
4. Herbal repellant
5. some special kind of diatomacious earth

Here are my questions:
1. When you use insectacidal soap, do you have to take the plants out
of the pond first, spray em, let em dry, and hose off the soap? Is it
safe for the fish if it gets into the pond water?

2. Does anybody know if the herbal sprays (strong-smelling stuff like
mint, thyme, etc.) are safe to use directly in the pond? Like if it
gets into the pond water, is it okay for the fish?

Thanks.

Joan