Bugs on Squash - Page 2

Worth1 · June 12, 2016

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Originally Posted by DjonesNC

Surprisingly, mineral oil is an ingredient that is found in many over the counter organic sprays at the box stores. It provides the additional cling to it effect; and smothers the insects and eggs.

If you will look at my post I said mineral oil.
It isn't a joke this stuff is fantastic for so many things.
And it is very non toxic compared to many other things.
It mixed with kerosene or turpentine is my go to insecticide.

Worth

Stvrob · June 13, 2016

If you using oils make sure not to do on a hot sunny day! Especially squash.

DjonesNC · June 13, 2016

Yep, I went back and traced your post mentioning Mineral Oil. I'm just glad I read the label on an organic product and was able to make my own version.

b54red · June 15, 2016

The bleach spray will have no effect on the bugs at the recommended strength but it will prevent mold if the squash are sprayed thoroughly every time you use it on your tomatoes. I have been doing this for years to combat the mold that will destroy squash and cucumbers but it must be done early and regularly because it you wait till the plants are covered with white patches of mold it will destroy too many leaves.

Bill

Worth1 · June 15, 2016

When UPS delivered my lathe and other heavy equipment the truck was almost on its last leg.
At least the lift gate was.
It wouldn't hardly go up anymore.
I told the driver it was puking hydraulic fluid out all over the ground.
Must have been way over a gallon on some green grass and so on.
None of that grass was effected by the hydraulic fluid.
Hydraulic fluid is mineral oil.

Worth

June 13, 2016	#17
Stvrob Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,413	If you using oils make sure not to do on a hot sunny day! Especially squash.

June 13, 2016	#18
DjonesNC Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 31	Yep, I went back and traced your post mentioning Mineral Oil. I'm just glad I read the label on an organic product and was able to make my own version.

June 15, 2016	#19
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	The bleach spray will have no effect on the bugs at the recommended strength but it will prevent mold if the squash are sprayed thoroughly every time you use it on your tomatoes. I have been doing this for years to combat the mold that will destroy squash and cucumbers but it must be done early and regularly because it you wait till the plants are covered with white patches of mold it will destroy too many leaves. Bill

June 15, 2016	#20
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	When UPS delivered my lathe and other heavy equipment the truck was almost on its last leg. At least the lift gate was. It wouldn't hardly go up anymore. I told the driver it was puking hydraulic fluid out all over the ground. Must have been way over a gallon on some green grass and so on. None of that grass was effected by the hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid is mineral oil. Worth