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Post# 1082610   7/27/2020 at 08:16 (1,340 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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I am having a real issue with these pests on my eggplant and pepper plants. I have tried dish soap and water, Dr. Earth Final Stop,  Ortho Insect Mite & Disease 3-in-1, nothing has stopped them. They kind of die off a bit, but come roaring back like in 3 days. They specially infest the eggplant flowers. Anyone know of a good remedy? Thank you in advance. 





Post# 1082612 , Reply# 1   7/27/2020 at 08:24 (1,340 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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I would have thought Vinegar or Peroxide...

usually mixed with 3 parts water....

vinegar gets sprayed on the plants....

Peroxide gets poured on the soil....

at this point, you may need a combination of a few things to get rid of them.....they seem to be getting immune to some insecticides...


Post# 1082615 , Reply# 2   7/27/2020 at 08:29 (1,340 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Thanks Martin. I will certainly try it. It sure seems like they have become immune. There were a couple of Lady Bugs feasting, but I would need an army of them to finish off these pests. It's stunning how they multiply.


Post# 1082643 , Reply# 3   7/27/2020 at 11:02 (1,340 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Have you tried Tea Tree oil?


Post# 1082660 , Reply# 4   7/27/2020 at 12:58 (1,340 days old) by sfh074 ( )        
Neem oil ......

is supposed to be a good option for aphids and safe for crop plants.


Post# 1082661 , Reply# 5   7/27/2020 at 13:00 (1,340 days old) by philcobendixduo (San Jose)        
Ladybugs

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Here in California, I used to see containers of live ladybugs for sale at the local garden store. Check your local nursery or garden shop. They will make short work of the aphids.

Post# 1082679 , Reply# 6   7/27/2020 at 15:01 (1,340 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the suggestions.  I had no idea you could buy lady bugs.


Post# 1082680 , Reply# 7   7/27/2020 at 15:07 (1,340 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

Even up as high as you live, you get aphids?

Post# 1082688 , Reply# 8   7/27/2020 at 15:44 (1,340 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)        

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Having been in the hardware store business for many years, I can definitely recommend any product that has a skull & crossbones on the label.

 

 


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Post# 1082743 , Reply# 9   7/27/2020 at 21:36 (1,339 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL)        
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Post# 1084548 , Reply# 10   8/10/2020 at 01:47 (1,326 days old) by SudsMaster (SF Bay Area, California)        

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Ladybugs are a great idea.

The only gotcha is that they tend to fly off when released and land in somebody else's yard. A solution may be to let some go in all the neighbors' yards as well as one's own.



Post# 1084563 , Reply# 11   8/10/2020 at 08:32 (1,326 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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An update. Martin's suggestion seems to have worked. While they are not entirely gone, there is a big improvement. Now if I could only keep the flowers from wilting and falling off before they get a chance to become eggplants. I have used "Blossom Set" and I do have bee's, so they are getting pollinated.



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