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lgregory
 Post subject: Bugs in grow beds
PostPosted: Apr 16th, '12, 12:56 
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Hello all,

I have been having probs with bugs eating leaves in grow beds, and this weekend I have found lots of caterpillars on the silver beets. I am wondering if anyone knows if it is safe to use a small amount of Eco Neem on plants. It says it is organic and it is an oil from a Neem tree. Says it does not hurt "good" bugs.

Or... what else can I use. What has worked for others please.

I have SP's and they are doing well.
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DrLuke
 Post subject: Re: Bugs in grow beds
PostPosted: Apr 16th, '12, 13:08 
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It is oil based, so is not recommended. Oil and soaps are suffocants to fish.

Recommended from caterpillar is dipple.
Recommended for white mildew and thrips etc is Eco-rose
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Charlie
 Post subject: Re: Bugs in grow beds
PostPosted: Apr 16th, '12, 13:09 
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Dipel - comes in a powder form, I put mine in a pepper shaker and sprinkle on plants
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 Post subject: Re: Bugs in grow beds
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My alternative to treat caterpillars is my thumb and forefinger... But you have to keep on top of it.
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 Post subject: Re: Bugs in grow beds
PostPosted: Apr 16th, '12, 13:12 
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Hi Linda
I usually pick caterpillars off and toss into the silver perch tank. They love them. If you are really determined to spray I'd sugest Yates DIPEL HG Bio-insecticide. The packaging states it does not harm other insects, birds, FISH or warm blooded animals. Not sure about Eco Neem but it is oil based ...I think.
Faye is the resident Bug expert so try PMing her if still unsure

Hahaha. It seems I cant type fast enough :D

Charlie, the pepper shaker sounds GR8. :flower:


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 Post subject: Re: Bugs in grow beds
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See his thread for more info

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PostPosted: Apr 16th, '12, 21:53 
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Charlie wrote:
Dipel - comes in a powder form, I put mine in a pepper shaker and sprinkle on plants

wow
does it stick to the leaves?
will save me a heap of hassle if i dont have to dilute it into a spray bottle

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pete
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