It was coming down like rain the other day," a Scotia Street resident said yesterday. "I couldn't believe it. I thought at first it was sap from trees. Jan Pedersen, of Shelmerdine Garden Centre, said sales of insecticide soap have also been "brisk" at his store. He said the honeydew may not be toxic but it sure is "icky". Pedersen said aphids can potentially transfer diseases from one tree to another but for the most part are simply a nuisance. "I've got four girls and they're answering (calls from customers) for 10 to 12 hours a day," said [Jerry Werestiuk].
Leaves act continuously as filters, taking in carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen and in the process removing air pollutants. Commonly grown houseplants such as philodendron, chlorophytum (spiderplant), aloe, chrysanthemum and dracaena reduce toxic formaldehyde fumes. Hedera (ivy), sanseveria, spathiphylum and ficus absorb benxol and trichloroethelene, both poisonous cancer-causing agents found in modern building materials and synthetics. Overwatered plants and those that sit in water-filled saucers or pots with no drainage quickly develop root-rot, causing the plant's slow but sure death. Excess moisture also promotes fungal diseases and soil-born pests such as fungus gnats. As such, most houseplants prefer the soil to dry out somewhat between drenchings. (I have a couple of cactus that h...
...Horticultural oil or insecticidal soap is effective on nymphs. The soil can be drenched wwith a systemic insecticide. With any insecticide, application must be thoroug...
A: It does indeed look like a pumpkin, zucchini or some other squash plant. You don't say whether there is any trace of the blossoms after being cut off. If the flowers do disappear I would suspect rabbits are eating them. Squash blossoms are a delectable, edible product of the plants and unless you want to build a tall wire-mesh fence around your volunteer squash plant there's not much you can do to deter the bunnies. Or, perhaps a neighbour is sneaking over to harvest the blossoms for fiori di zucchine ripiene -- stuffed zucchini blossoms -- in which case you might want to have a word with them. Take the plant outside (if you can) and give it a good blast with the hose to knock them off, paying attention to where the aphids congregate. If you can't take the hibiscus outside, you can t...
...I have used the "sticky strips," insect soap, as well as dish soap and water. I have rubbed bot... tried a couple of sprays; one was an insecticide and the other an "all-purpose" type, but obviously...
...; oil from the seeds is used in producing soap; and the seeds themselves when crushed and made innto paste make an insecticide; the roots kill roundworms; the flowers attract be...
Call in the professionals to get rid of the sealer by using a right-angle polisher/grinder with a 7-inch-diameter pad-holder, a white nylon pad to fit it, and some oxalic acid (it's a white powder and can be found at any good hardware store). You will also need a spray bottle with some tap water. Sprinkle some oxalic acid over an area to fit under the 7-in.-diameter pad, spray a mist of water, over four square feet, put your polisher on top of the powder, rub it a few times (without pulling the trigger) to form a paste (oxalic acid with the water), then apply a certain amount of pressure, pull the trigger and buff the area you've targeted, until it becomes dry and shiny. Repeat until you've treated the whole counter. Taken from Maurizio (findstone.com) I have a sample of the black grani...
... Or mix two teaspoons of mild laundry or dish soap in a bottle of lukewarm water, add 1 tsp. vegetablle oil. Spray the insecticide once a week on all affected plants. QUESTION: Your...
Because I have a rather large geranium collection, to maximize space I often use a large pot, such as a hanging basket with the handle removed, and plant a half-dozen different geraniums in it. For the same reason, I often wash any plants or slips that I bring indoors in an insecticidal soap solution before I pot them up -- an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
..., and I sprinkle a bit of soil insecticide on the soil surface to deter fungus gnats and othe...
She begins by spraying and dipping her orchid plants in a contact insecticide (such as malathion), following all instructions and precautions. Rubber gloves and a painter's mask work fine for her. She sprays her orchids early in the day (in the shade or on a cloudy day, out of bright sunlight that can scorch the foliage). She repeats the procedure at least three times to ensure total control of emerging generations of bugs, making up a fresh batch of insecticide each time. Plant minor bulbs such as tiny crocus close to paths and doorways where you'll be sure to see them next spring. Taller tulips and giant allium can go farther back, where they'll dominate the spring border before shrubs leaf out and annuals get planted. Plant more than you think you'll need, so you can cut some for s...
...cooking oil, 1 tbs. dishwashing soap and 1 cup peroxide. Mix ingredients well and use i...
...Begin by cleaning with dish soap, water and a soft cloth (or vinegar and water). Gl...Spraying a residual repellent insecticide to control foraging workers may provide only short...
ANTS are one of the most important contributors to a yard's health and we need ants in our gardens. They rid it of detritus, protect the plants from some pests, and improve soil conditions. However depending on the type of ant that you have, they can bite, get into your food, cause allergic reactions and build mounds in the garden. There are several ways to combat ants, the choices are yours. If you don't find ants as cute and cuddly as a three-year-old boy does, here are a few alternatives: Place rhubarb leaves on ant hills. The leaves are poisonous and once positioned on a hill they will be carried to the queen. Tip: If ants are entering your home, lay cucumber peelings under door frames at doorways and basement window frames. When drastic measures are required you will need ant...
... a strong mint tea to create a natural insecticide and pour it on the mound. . 7 Diatomaceous earth, ...Or combine dish soap and boiling water and pour it into the ant holes e...
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