Guv Bob said:

"Stubby" wrote in message ...
On May 3, 3:29 am, "Guv Bob" wrote:
What's the best organic spray for these rascals. I know soap does a pretty good job -- what kind of soap works? Someone also mentioned soaking a cigar or other tobacco in water for a few days and then using that with the soap.

Diazinon used to work really well, but it is now outlawed. Try Eight, the replacement for Sevin. I believe Eight is specifically intended to be "kind to the environment". I don't know what you mean by "oganic". Anything with hydrogen and carbon is organic, but spraying gasoline on your plant won't help them.

Thanks Stubby. I don't know what the right word is. Have to stay away from manufactured pesticides. Since going with natural products, flavor & quality of the vegs and fruits are much better than when I used others. Size and yield is not are good but also don't have to worry about young'uns dipping their hands into the stuff.

Please fix your wordwrap. Good grief.

And, Stubby's a clueless moron. I'd advise not taking advice from someone that
doesn't even change the oil in their lawnmower, ever.

If you *must* use an organic pesticide, there are several to choose from...

Insecticidal soap (sodium or potassium salts, combined with one or more fatty
acids) It's got to come in contact with the insect, and if it dries it will no
longer work. You'll have to reapply.

Neem (azadirachtin (AZA0 and liminoids, both from the seed kernels of the neem
tree fruit) It's most effective on immature insects. It's non-toxic to humans,
but it works slowly and if it rains at all (or you top water), you'll have to
reapply.

/Bacillus thuringiensis/ (bacteria) There are dozens of strains, and they're
host-specific. It can take a LONG time to work, and it's non-selective - any
beneficial insects that injest it will also die.

Horticultural Oil (refined petroleum oil) It suffocates the insect, and in some
cases disrupts their ability to breed. There are a few different oils, each
specific to the season.

Pyrethrin (derived from a /Chrysanthemum/) This will do the trick, BUT it will
kill ANY insect it comes in contact with. It works fast, and it's effects won't
last longer than a day. It's HIGHLY toxic to bees, so please don't use it except
as a last resort! This is the stuff in "bug bombs".
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