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ame-ame 10-04-2003 11:32 AM

Aphids on hibiscus
 
Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Thanks!

Dwayne 11-04-2003 03:44 AM

Aphids on hibiscus
 
Get a spray bottle, fill it with water and a teaspoon of dishwashing soap
(Dawn works good), and spray the heck out of the plant. That will usually
help. Dwayne


"ame-ame" wrote in message
om...
Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Thanks!




Gabra 11-04-2003 10:44 AM

Aphids on hibiscus
 
"ame-ame" wrote in message
om...
Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!


Spray with a strong jet of water to knock them of or with a liquid made of
garlic, chili and soap.



Andrew G 11-04-2003 12:44 PM

Aphids on hibiscus
 
"ame-ame" wrote in message
om...
Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Thanks!


Sounds like you have Rogor, and I don't blame you in being reluctant to use
it.
Pyrethrum kills them too.
Neem Oil is one that I know is totally safe and very effective.

Good luck

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Norman 24-04-2003 01:56 AM

Aphids on hibiscus
 
I have a suggestion from a gardening guru, who says that black coffee will
do the trick.

Good Luck!



"ame-ame" wrote in message
om...
Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Thanks!




Norman 24-04-2003 01:56 AM

Aphids on hibiscus
 
Try Black Coffee


"ame-ame" wrote in message
om...
Have just moved into new house and a hibiscus bush out the back is
crawling with aphids. I was wondering if anyone knew a good product or
remedy? One little bottle of poison I collected off a friend to combat
them warned me to wear all over protective clothing, mask etc. and so
I'm a bit reluctant to try it!

Thanks!





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