On Jan 31, 4:41*am, J R HARTLEY J.R.HARTLEY.
wrote:
Hi, I'm looking for a safe insecticide to use on bell and chilli pepper
plants to control blackfly. *I was wondering about using diluted oil of
cloves but I'm not sure if it would taint the taste of the peppers, or
if it's even safe to use on peppers?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.
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J R HARTLEY
black aphids or black fly? Black fly here are biters... not plant
eaters
if they are aphids try he
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7404.html
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgi.../hgic2770.html
try real soap or soap mix such as your clove oil
Neem Oil may work for you, I find diatomaceous earth better ( a
turkey baster will work for dusting or mix w/ water to spray)