>the last couple of years, I have been planting a >nasturtium in amongst the >peppers. And whether you agree or not, now, >when the plants are young, is the >time to use a systemic! Doug in BC >Tiki456@aol.com wrote: > >> My seedlings seemed to have gathered their own batch of black flying insects. >> Does anyone know what they are and how I >can control them? >> >> Many thanks, in advance. >> Regards, Cathy Hey Doug Last I knew there wasn't any systemic listed for veggie plants. Some claim you can use it on slow growers as a 1 shot thing. From everything I have read I would advise against it Cathy You might also have a black aphid. here is a place to ID them http://crop-net.com/insects.html#weed Byron