Aphids and chickens and wasps..oh my!

[Mitzi M]

Thanks Pam and Scuba Man!
I got some neem oil and the label actually said it wouldn't harm plants or ladybugs. But since I only believe part of what I read, I took Pam's advice and scooped up as many of the larvae and mature beetles as I could and then sprayed. It rained some last night and after spending the night in a big plastic jar with some branches and screen on top (the ladybugs - not me), I let the them go back onto the mustard. They seem fine so far - can't tell about the aphids yet. I'll keep ya posted! - Aloha

Here's an aphid update... The neem seems to have worked. The first mustard leaves kind of shriveled but there is a lot of healthy new growth that is pretty much aphid free and the ladybugs and larvae are still around. Whew! Thanks for the advice.
Mitzi


Edited by - Mitzi M on 04/21/2007 19:05:14