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Szykniej
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Member # 1956

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I took a bunch of potted plants that lived outside last Summer into my cellar for the Winter. I kept them under lights and they survived nicely, except they became infested with white flies. I hate to use insecticides and I'm wondering if, now that I've brought them outside again, the low 30's temperatures predicted for the next few nights will kill the little buggers. If not, I want to make sure I get rid of them before I start planting my vegetables this year. Any advice anyone could give would be appreciated. Thanks! Tony

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Tony from Massachusetts
Plants: 43 | From: Massachusetts | Registered: Feb 2004  |  Seeded: 64.12.116.72
weezie13
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I don't think this will solve the problem of
getting rid of them,

but I was just reading one of my JERRY BAKER books and it said;
"To keep bugs out of the soil of your house plants, simply sprinkle pencil sharpening shavings on top of the soil....."

I have never done this???? [dunno]
But thought it was worth passing on to some
house plant gardeners to see if they'd test it
out and let us know if they get any back in???

Has any one heard of this????

Maybe Will, or Lizheaemma, or somebody will let us know!!!

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.49.111.30
gardengal
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Member # 1403

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For white flies you can spray your plants with soapy water (dishsoap works well), let it sit for a bit, then wash it down with regular water. I get white flies on one of my hibiscus outside and this seems to work if you keep up on it for a few weeks. I've read that they sell sticky paper that attracts white flies. The picture I saw was a bright yellow square, about 6" x 6", on a stick. Apparently the yellow attracts the little buggers. I haven't tried this method but I'd love to know if it works. Good luck! [thumb]

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Women and cats will do as they please. Men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
Plants: 766 | From: The real OC in sunny So. Cal. | Registered: Aug 2003  |  Seeded: 216.114.206.2
Szykniej
Great Gardener
Member # 1956

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Gardengal -- Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try. Tony

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Tony from Massachusetts
Plants: 43 | From: Massachusetts | Registered: Feb 2004  |  Seeded: 205.188.116.71
   

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