Comments on: Using Organics For Pest Control http://herbfest.net/blog/using-organics-for-pest-control/ Herbs, fun, education - bring the family! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:48:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Elizabeth Taylor http://herbfest.net/blog/using-organics-for-pest-control/comment-page-1/#comment-520 Elizabeth Taylor Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:07:28 +0000 http://herbfest.net/blog/using-organics-for-pest-control/#comment-520 i would have to say that organic gardening is a good way to spend your time and also it can keep you healthy..;" i would have to say that organic gardening is a good way to spend your time and also it can keep you healthy..;”

]]> By: Kathryn http://herbfest.net/blog/using-organics-for-pest-control/comment-page-1/#comment-353 Kathryn Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:01:43 +0000 http://herbfest.net/blog/using-organics-for-pest-control/#comment-353 Hi Jo Ann, if it is white fly, it's the larvae not the adult white fly that is doing the damage. White flies have a lot of natural predators including hummingbirds. So, putting up a hummingbird feeder can help. The insecticidal soap remedy that Bob gave you can help, too. You have to spray all surfaces of the plant. Of course, that needs to be repeated after a rain. I just read about another interesting trick. White flies are reputed to be attracted to yellow. So, get a yellow paper plate and smear it with some vaseline. Attach it a little distance from the plants they are currently bothering. You can also buy those sticky tapes for bugs at Lowes/Home Depot. Hope that helps. Kathryn Hi Jo Ann, if it is white fly, it’s the larvae not the adult white fly that is doing the damage. White flies have a lot of natural predators including hummingbirds. So, putting up a hummingbird feeder can help. The insecticidal soap remedy that Bob gave you can help, too. You have to spray all surfaces of the plant. Of course, that needs to be repeated after a rain. I just read about another interesting trick. White flies are reputed to be attracted to yellow. So, get a yellow paper plate and smear it with some vaseline. Attach it a little distance from the plants they are currently bothering. You can also buy those sticky tapes for bugs at Lowes/Home Depot.

Hope that helps. Kathryn

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