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    Re: got bugs?

    Its been 25 or 30 years since I used the stuff, so I forgot a few key points. Looks like since I started using the stuff, they have changed how they process DE for pools. It is now heat treated and won't work for bugs. The real deal irritates your skin, so they now process it to stop that. Good for you in the pool, not good for killing bugs.

    The good news is that food grade DE does work, go figure. The same folks that sell the Dustin Mizer also sells the right kind of DE:
    http://www.earthworkshealth.com/products.php

    To use properly do like Ernie says. Blast the underside with water, then apply the DE and this willmake it stick.
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    Re: got bugs?

    So...I'm curious...how did you finally deal with your bug problem..?
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    Re: got bugs?

    I read about using chopped tomato leaves soaked in water then straining the water off for aphids I am trying it out today. I chopped a cup of leaves last night, they have been soaking. I believe this might work because I have a terrible aphid infestation on my green peppers but the tomato's right beside them have none.

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    Re: got bugs?

    Hey wolfracer, how did the tomato leaf spray work?
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    Re: got bugs?

    I'm still curious how mommyhen did with her whiteflies....haven't heard from her
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    Re: got bugs?

    Quote Originally Posted by JCO
    I'm still curious how mommyhen did with her whiteflies....haven't heard from her
    She must be writing again
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    Re: got bugs?

    Quote Originally Posted by mommyhen42
    I have to find out what Genovese is but I can easily do the lemon basil.
    I hate to have to get rid of the cucumber as it is just starting and has lots of baby cukes on it now.
    the local college,cheney state uses genovese basil in their aquaponics system. they are growing it on rafts-insulation boards. they say and it appeared that the tilapia loved it. they where protecting the roots because the fish were eating them up.
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