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Can I put Safer Fruit & Vegetable Insect Killer on a tomato plant? The label says it's for whiteflies, but I've never used it on the tomato plant before - just want to be safe.
Posts: 84 | From: central texas | Registered: Jul 2004
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This product made the Our Water Our World list for a safer Pesticide Alternate. I seem to remember that it cannot be used on peas...not sure (old age memory goes first) so will need to look into that matter. Do a search for it on the net.
Sorry that I cannot be of more help.
Posts: 158 | From: St. Petersburg Florida | Registered: Jul 2004
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Hi Zelinda, I have the directions on Safer's Soap and they say you can use on tomatoes up to the day of harvest. Mainly, shake well, mix at 5 Tbsp/gallon and do not apply when leaf temperatures exceed 90 degrees. Hope this helps. gardening grandma
Posts: 5 | From: Bonners Ferry, ID | Registered: Aug 2004
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Hi again, Did you ever find out the answer? I had Safer's Insecticidal Soap on the brain as I had just used it on aphids on my morning glories. Sorry if I jumped the gun. My whole garden seems to be a bug haven. If you used that product, how did it work? g. grandma
Posts: 5 | From: Bonners Ferry, ID | Registered: Aug 2004
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Hi GG, I tried the spray twice at night, and the number of whiteflies has decreased with no bad effect on the plant. Strangely, I notice the whiteflies only on the new growth. I wonder why that is? Anyway, I'm glad I caught the problem early and it didn't turn into a major problem. One of my plants is now over 6 feet tall!!! Posts: 84 | From: central texas | Registered: Jul 2004
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My whole garden seems to be a bug haven. If you used that product, how did it work? 
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