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quote: Originally posted by that smart chick:
Are they aphids? If so they can be effectively controlled with a soap spray. GardenSafe insecticidal soap is a good, affordable brand (the key ingredient you are looking for is "potassium salts of fatty acids"). Mix according to instructions and use as directed, making sure to cover all plant surfaces. The soap spray damages/desiccates the soft body of the insect on contact, so I would recommend that you rinse the soap spray off of the plants after a couple of minutes. It can make plants photosensitive if left on, especially on a nice sunny day. And don't spray while direct sun is on the plants.
Spray twice a week until you have significant control over the problem, then monitor thereafter.
Good luck!
Not sure "that smart chick" they are just little red bugs on the underneath leaves of my tomatoes. I just kinda wanted to raise this garden with no chemicals for a change I usually put 7's dust and it gets rid of them. I also noticed yesterday I have several lady bugs to. which is great maybe they will eat them.
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quote: Originally posted by interventor:
I assume the red bugs aren't lady bugs. If they are, leave them alone -- they eat aphids, not tomatos.
Thanks "interventor" for your advise to.I do have lady bugs to. But I remember my grandmother saying leave my ladybugs in my garden, do not play with them.
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