Re: [CH] Aphids
Robert Farr, Chile Man (rbfarr@erols.com)
Wed, 06 May 1998 07:53:28 -0500
For aphid control, I use an insecticidal soap spray in combination with
a garlic and hot pepper spray (different bottles; applied on consecutive
days).
Take 3 oz. of garlic. Pulverize. Soak in a couple tablespoons of
mineral oil for at least a day (I usually do two). Add a hot pepper or
two, or some chile powder. Puree. Strain. Pour into a pint of warm
water. Get a spray bottle. Add 1 - 2 tablespoons of this diluted
mixture per pint of water. Add a drop or two of dish soap - watch out!
for anti-bacterial soap. It will dry up your chile leaves. Use Dove or
Ivory or some other regular dish soap. As usual, try this on only a few
leaves. Wait a couple days. If no damage, spray away.
I'd appreciate hearing about more aphid cures. But this has (finally)
started to work for me.
Robert.