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Old May 22, 2012   #12
babice
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Another interesting idea - orange peels for aphids. Supposedly even placing orange peels down around the area will kill aphids?

Supposedly a recipe for "rose aphids" - will it work for tomatoes too?
1 orange peel, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. baby shampoo or mild dish detergent
2 cups water
blend on high speed for 10-15 seconds. Strain into coffee filter, & pour liquid into handheld sprayer. Hose down bushes to knock off aphids. Then mist-spray the plants.

Also read that a seaweed spray will help repel red spider mites and aphids, whilst being good food for the plants.

Last edited by babice; May 22, 2012 at 09:34 PM. Reason: spelling
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