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| Author: | Colum Black-Byron [ Mar 17th, '14, 17:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Bug identification? |
Hi all. I've got these little buggers on my cauliflower plants. Are they aphids? They don't look like photos I've found of them. And I think I saw a moth flying away quickly when I was taking photos. And if identified, any good ways to knock them on the head?  
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| Author: | Marc d W [ Mar 17th, '14, 19:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
looks like cabbage aphid to me. Check out http://www.backyardaquaponics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12442&hilit=cabbage+aphid They are a bugger to get rid of as they multiply so quickly and the predators cant seem to get on top of them. |
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| Author: | Colum Black-Byron [ Mar 18th, '14, 05:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
That does appear to be them. Little buggers. Thanks for the I.D |
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| Author: | Tlrobb [ Mar 18th, '14, 12:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
These things are evil. Stay on top of it or they will take over. |
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| Author: | Tlrobb [ Mar 18th, '14, 12:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
Here are some suggested treatments for the infestation. NOTE Note all methods are appropriate for AP. Botanical pesticides Ginger rhizome extract Grind 50 g of ginger and make into paste. Mix with 3 liters of water. Strain. Add 12 ml of soap. Mix well. Ten (10) kg of ginger is needed for 1 ha. Custard apple leaf extract Boil 500 g of leaves in 2 liters of water until the remaining liquid is about ½ liter. Strain. Dilute filtrate with 10 -15 liters of water. Spray solutions Ammonia spray Mix 1 part ammonia with 7 parts water. This spray also controls flea beetles. Soap spray Mix 2½ tablespoons of liquid soap to a gallon of water. Here's my source http://www.oisat.org/downloads/field_guide_cabbage.pdf |
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| Author: | scotty435 [ Mar 18th, '14, 12:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
Tirobb - did you mean to say NOT all methods are appropriate for AP? |
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| Author: | Colum Black-Byron [ Mar 18th, '14, 13:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
Tlrobb wrote: Soap spray Mix 2½ tablespoons of liquid soap to a gallon of water. Is that just the normal dishwashing detergent (morning fresh type)? |
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| Author: | Tlrobb [ Mar 18th, '14, 22:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bug identification? |
scotty435 wrote: Tirobb - did you mean to say NOT all methods are appropriate for AP? Correct NOT all are appropriate. |
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