tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566146587949307702.post7148542656769670076..comments2023-03-24T06:10:36.321-04:00Comments on Dirt Gently's Horticultural Adventures: I'm from Buenos Aires and I Say KILL 'EM ALL!Dirt Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05872597127803549321noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566146587949307702.post-30605202265084589832011-04-07T13:42:28.323-04:002011-04-07T13:42:28.323-04:00I didn't end up drying the plants out but I di...I didn't end up drying the plants out but I did try, separately, strong jets of water to knock the bugs off, neem, insecticidal soap, and pyrethrin over the past couple of weeks, and they didn't work that well.<br /><br />As a result I destroyed the plants that still seem to be infested, and any plants where the foliage is too dense to allow me to thoroughly inspect for the presence of bugs.<br /><br />I will be keeping a close eye on the plants that remain. So far, they've been mostly bug free. I think it's gotten to the point where I can safely control the problem by picking the bugs off by hand.Dirt Gentlyhttp://dirtgently.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566146587949307702.post-41913821791284676472011-04-06T21:12:13.523-04:002011-04-06T21:12:13.523-04:00Ha - your choice of the Starship Troopers clip is ...Ha - your choice of the Starship Troopers clip is perfect! I think your healthy sense of humour is an essential balcony gardener characteristic. And your recent posts and pics of spring emerging on the deck helps put the trials of rearing seedlings into perspective. Life unfolding indeed - I look forward to your continuing adventures in the garden.balconygardenerhttp://www.balconygardener.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566146587949307702.post-72063559676560726552011-04-01T17:05:47.577-04:002011-04-01T17:05:47.577-04:00I've had some bugs too, I don't know for s...I've had some bugs too, I don't know for sure what they are but it seems likely I've got the same problem you do, but not nearly as bad.<br />usually when I have bug issues I dry the plant out (as much as I can without killing it), I always worry about fungal/damping off problems so I'm actually kind of a light waterer, this seems to keep many issues at bay<br />please let us know if you find a solution!ellieTnoreply@blogger.com