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Comments (5)If what you can see on the soil really are the aphids you have washed off the plants then not many of them will get back onto them. Aphids are weak fliers (and in some stages have no wings anyway). Just persevere with the hose. No need to start all over again. You will need to be vigilant and just keep at them when you see them. Personally, I would not use any pesticide, organic or not, on something I intended to eat....See MoreHelp! Large, red mite looking bugs on 2 types of bearded Irises
Comments (14)I actually think there may be some parasites attacking them now! Recent pictures have shown more of the white ghost looking things on the backs of the red ones & now I think that they're some parasitic insect. They look a lot like the syrphid fly larva in this picture. Isn't nature grand? I hope they make headway before I have as many adults as in your picture, Viola. I'm originally from New Jersey, Laetitia. Every now & then I bore my husband with my rendition of 'My Garden State', we sang it in Elementary school. Are you coming to the Mag swap, cheilik ? Hope to see you there. Details on the Mid Atlantic Gardening exchange page. Rose Here is a link that might be useful: syrphid fly larva eating aphids...See MoreRed Spider Mites on Eggplant - Pics Included
Comments (1)Just ordered No Spider Mites, 32 oz for $39, no tax and free shipping. Its a bit pricy, but will last me two seasons. I read several reviews and everyone swears by this product. it works as in it kills the eggs. I want to eat eggplants from all my 8 plants, 4 varities. This is also helpful for tomato plants. I didnt realize that I posted it in tomato pests. LOL....See MoreRed spider mites
Comments (7)I did some more research and found another Kelly S. input on spider mites:Mites (Acarina) These tiny cousins of spiders can be among the most numerous of the visible decomposers in a healthy worm bin. There are more than a dozen species of mites potentially present in a healthy system, all with four pairs of legs, large bodies and tiny heads, and in colors ranging from white to shades of reddish brown. Some mites are predators of other insects in the system, some feed on fungi and molds, and some on the organic matter itself. It is possible, though uncommon, for mite populations to suddenly explode to the point that they begin to stress the worms. Such mite blooms are often associated with the addition of large quantities of soft fruits and melon and can frequently be controlled by reducing the volume of these materials. Exposing the bedding surface to sunlight and drying conditions can also control excessive mite blooms, as can passing a small butane torch over the bedding surface....See MoreJasdip
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