I spotted a couple aphids today and didn't see many of my ladybugs Hangin around. I decided to do a search for aphid death spray. I ran across an article on about.com that talks about a leaf spray that is made from steeped tomato leaves. Are the alkaloids from this process safe for ladybugs? I wanted to get more lady bugs eventually, Just want to make sure this will be kosher for them once I can find some more.
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pests Tomato leaf aphid spray??
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the "8" is not listed to harm beneficial insects, as they do not chow down on the foliage of plants. The bee warning is for when the plants produce flowers, but by then, aphids do not pose a problem here.
When ahids get bad, I use an organic concentrate called "8". It is supposed to be very safe, especially for bees, but I never use it in the morning before bees come out. Mix the concentrate with water and you are good to go. It woks on all chewing insects... Aphids included.
Good luck. Until then, squash them without mercy!
Good luck. Until then, squash them without mercy!
Anyone else????