is there one that I can get now (even if expensive) that would help me ward off mites, mealy bugs and whiteflies?? I'd like to get a jump on them before they show up here.
using systemics now
tiG.. I use Bayers when they are outside.. it's food and systemic in one, comes in a blue jug and is reasonable. Would that work for inside too?
Home Depot carries a brand for inside. I use it and it does work. It stinks for a few days but after that the smell goes away. I'll find the bottle and give you the brand name.
Kristi
thanks Kristi!!!
Kristi, I use the same stuff from HD. What I get is a Bonide product if I remember right. Doesn't totally keep them away, but certainly helps control.
Is the Bonide a spray on or added to the soil?
It is put into the soil. Granules, small and with a slight odor. I never noticed them smelling after about 12 hours.
Remember that for systemics to work, the plant must be in active growth, not dormant or resting.
edited to add: you can also search for something with Azadirchtin as the active ingredient. It's an "insect growth regulator", works for several weeks and is a spray.
This message was edited Thursday, Nov 7th 7:42 AM
thanks for that info Cala, so if I get them in now, while I do still have them under lights and growing, it will help. I do have some in other rooms that I'm letting go dormant so I won't waste any on them. Perhaps I can keep anything from breaking out before I let the big brugs go dormant.