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- Q.Harm To Houseplants From Natural Elimination Of Aphids - Last week I sprayed my indoor plants (Clivia, Aloe, Walking stick succulent) with the combination treatment of water, dishwashing liquid ...
- Q.Preventing Garden Pests - How do you pretreat your garden to minimize bugs and other insects that destroy your produce?
- Q.Aphid Control - Can you help me with aphid control?
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February 17, 2011Q.Harm to Houseplants From Natural Elimination of Aphids
Last week I sprayed my indoor plants (Clivia, Aloe, Walking stick succulent) with the combination treatment of water, dishwashing liquid and oil in order to get rid of the few aphids I found (brought in by a gift of an African violet). There has been no trace of aphids since, but the liquid formula is still on the leaves of the Clivia, a very large plant by now. Should I do anything -- such as washing the formula off the leaves or leaving the oil and liquid on the plants?
Answered by
Nikki on
February 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It should not hurt the plant, but if it is unsightly, you can wash it off. Placing the plant in the shower works well for whole plant cleaning.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
February 25, 2011Q.Preventing Garden Pests
How do you pretreat your garden to minimize bugs and other insects that destroy your produce?
- Answered by
Nikki on
February 25, 2011
Certified ExpertA.We are HUGE fans on neem oil for that. It is safe for humans and animals and beneficial bugs but is very good for keeping away damaging bugs. It is as effective as a pre-treatment as it is as a post treatment. Here is more information on it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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March 6, 2011Q.Aphid control
Can you help me with aphid control?
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Heather on
March 6, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 7, 2011Q.Bugs Causing Holes in Leaves
What do I do about bugs in the leaves causing holes?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Is it holes like the plant has been chewed or holes like the plant has been shot with buckshot? If it looks like it has been shot, then it is likely flea beetles and this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-are-flea-beetles.htmIf the leaves have been chewed, have you seen the pest and can you describe it? If we can identify it, we can better give you advice on how to treat them.
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Anonymous on
March 23, 2011Q.Killing Insects in Garden
What is the best way to kill squash bugs?
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Nikki on
March 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.We really like neem oil for these kinds of pests. It kills damaging bugs but does not harm people, pets or beneficial bugs. This article has more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Anonymous on
March 28, 2011Q.Root Maggots
I have a small garden patch and the first year every thing grew so well, but last year my onions and all my root veggies were infested with a root maggot. Is there any other way to rid the garden of root maggots other than using a pesticide? Plus, two years in row I have planted spaghetti squash and they start to produce but then the squash die and fall off, why?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/root-eating-insects-identifying-vegetable-root-maggots-and-root-maggot-control.htm
As for the squash, it sounds like a pollination problem. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm
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April 3, 2011Q.Foliage Plants
I have a foliage plant that I purchased and noticed a few weeks later it was infested with small black bugs with wings. How can I save my plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 4, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They could be a few different pests. But the best way to deal with them would be to spray down the plant with a hose and then treat it with an insecticide. I personally like neem oil. It is organic and safe for pets and people. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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