Posted on 06/21/2008 8:06:46 AM PDT by GreenAccord
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I work as an arborist, and normally use 1% Hort oil for a quick kill, or inject Imidicloprid into the soil to control aphids and other insects next year. When using oil or soap it is important to get complete coverage.
Yep, after the oil is broken.
BTTT for diotamaceous earth. Might be hard to fog the tree tops though...
Ladybugs.
“What gets rid of them?”
Brfore it was banned, DDT worked very well!
dont forget the ice pick....
Have you guys forgotten how to use a shotgun?
Jeez! Is there any business transaction in Chicago that does not involve having someone whacked?
Sevin is outdated. You can purchase Eight.
http://gardening.yardener.com/YardenersToolshedofProducts/PestInsectControlProducts/InsecticidesToKillInsects/SyntheticInsecticides/SyntheticInsecticidesForTreesandShrubs/EightByBonide
Ladybugs are indeed aphid-eaters, but only in the larval state. Try that dish soap idea, that generally works and doesn’t harm the plants (not straight soap, diluted). Other ideas include a compressed air tank, a vacuum cleaner, flypaper, praying manti, ant lions; not sure there’s a BT strain that works.
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