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LittleShima Tucson, AZ(Zone 9b) Oct 26, 2003

Can someone tell me how much dish soap to say 1 quart of water I should use to get rid of aphids? I found them on my morning glories and I have a beautiful hibiscus tree next to them that I dread getting aphids on and I am told that hibiscus does not do well with chemicals. I want to be sure not to burn either one. Also after spraying with the dish soap should it be washed off?

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plant_fiend San Jose, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 28, 2003

LittleShima, I read once that worm castings will repel aphids. At that time, I had aphids on my roses and hibiscus. Since I avoid using chemicals, I decided to try. That was a year ago and I havent seen an aphid since. I do my own vermicomposting, but you can buy them at most nurseries. They are an excellent fertilizer, too.

On a separte note, I was going to seed purple/pink morning glory seeds to you with your Heavenly Blue. I checked today and lots of seed pods, but not ripe yet. I'll send them later so you can get your HB planted. I have another color ready, blue with purple stripes if you want to give those a try. I posted pictures of all three varieties in a forum called Identification if you want to take a look.

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Oct 28, 2003

Here is one recipie for a soap spray http://www.soapstore.com/stories/gtips.htm

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art_n_garden Colorado Springs, CO(Zone 6a) Dec 06, 2003

If you want a non chemical treatment-- lady bugs also work because they eat them! you can buy them in bags some places. i HATE aphids. more than anything in the world. i just found them allll over this gerbera im trying to over winter. good luck!

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