[Ag-eq] Aphids

[Tracy Carcione]

Thanks Jewel.  I guess next Spring I should invest in a gang of ladybugs. 
Or is that a bevy?
Tracy

> Ladybirds, or what you call Ladybugs I think!  now don't you agree with me
> in thinking that Ladybird
> is a much nicer name for such a lovely little person?" but, and here comes
> my favourite phrase of
> tortology: be that as it may, these charming little creatures are the
> aphids worst nightmare.
> referring to the ladybird:  have you noticed that, even people who usually
> go into a paroxysm of
> fear when presented with an insect, are not afraid of ladybirds, and how
> could anyone be, when one
> only has to whisper that "her house is on fire and her children are alone"
> to have her flying to
> their rescue!
>
>          Jewel
>
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> From: "Nella Foster via Ag-eq" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 3:39 AM
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> Cc: <nfoster at extremezone.com>
> Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Aphids
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> Tracy:
>
> You're already doing all I know to do.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Nella
> Quoting Tracy Carcione via Ag-eq <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>:
>
>> My lilies are being attacked by aphids, at least that's what I think
>> they
>> are.  The under-sides of the leaves are covered with little bugs, or
>> maybe
>> eggs.  I put diatomaceous earth around some of them, but maybe I left it
>> too
>> late.  The only way I know to deal with the critters is to wash them off
>> with the hose.  They come back, but not so numerously.  Anyone know a
>> better, organic, solution?
>>
>> A couple years ago, they totally infested my kale, and I had to throw it
>> all
>> out.  Maybe I should be glad they're going after the lilies instead.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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