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Melba_Ga Commerce, GA(Zone 8a) Apr 02, 2004

Need advice . What can I use to remove aphids from my hibiscus plants? I bought Neem at Lowe's , but directions say"Do not use on hibiscus!" any advice appreciated. Thanks, Melba

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raisedbedbob Walkerton, VA(Zone 7a) Apr 02, 2004

Try some insecticidal soap. Safer is one well known brand.

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Melba_Ga Commerce, GA(Zone 8a) Apr 02, 2004

Ok, thanks. will get some today. I srayed with half alcohol,& half water with a dash of Dawn, but they are still there!

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shearpamela Flower Mound, TX(Zone 7b) Apr 04, 2004

Ladybugs devour aphids, they are working on my roses.

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willowsrain Greenville, SC(Zone 7b) Apr 05, 2004

You can spray your plants with a stream of water and knock them off. This also RIPS there mouth parts off and even if they survive and climb back up they can not continue eating. You may need to spay a couple times to get them all. But if you don't like using chemicals its another option. Like said above ladybugs workwell. lacewings also devour aphids. Good luck.

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roxroe Winchester, VA(Zone 6b) Apr 05, 2004

aphids don't like horse manure in my experience

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polksalitannie Great Falls, MT Oct 09, 2004

You can now buy it commercial, but I still make my own. In a spray bottle, as in windex spray bottle, cleaned out, add water, put in a couple of drops of dish soap, and a couple drops of liquid hot sauce. Most bugs hate it, I never use anything else to get rid of bugs except this. The soap helps to keep the mist on the plants, be sure to spray top and bottom of the plants. Good luck.

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