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Old 02-07-2006, 01:22 AM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
Diana Kulaga
 
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Default Nicotine solution for bugs?

ROFL, Gene!

Diana

"Gene Schurg" wrote in message
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And when you stop spraying the nicotine on the orchids then you have to
put
the plants on the nicotine patch. The orchids get very bitchy during the
time they quit the stuff.

Gene



"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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I heard about a mixture that some use on roses for aphids. I'm not saying

I
will try this, but I am curious.

The formula: 1 lb. loose tobacco; 7 pints water; 1 pint alcohol. Let
steeo
for a week or so, until the water has turned the color of tea. They
advise
using a capful of mineral spirits to deter kids (or idiots) from drinking
the stuff. Strain out the tobacco and spray.

If it does work, would it kill anything besides aphids, and would it be

safe
on orchids? I'm thinking tobacco mosaic virus here, even though the

tobacco
has been cured.

As I said, just curious. It sounds noxious to me.

Diana