Aphids - How to control???

luke · August 16, 2011

For the past couple of years in the late summer I have had aphids on several ornamentals in my yard. This year they have spread to my garden.

I have used several differenct spays in the past for my ornamentals, and still have concentrate of a few brands.

Can any of you recommend what you have used in the past to get rid of the aphids while not harming the ripe tomatoes?

Thanks

rnewste · August 16, 2011

Two suggestions. Spray both the top as well as the undersides of the leaves with Take Down Garden spray:

It is relatively benign vs. Sevin, and the more "aggressive" Insecticides.

Second, if the number of Aphids is not too large, you might want to try hanging passive traps on each plant's cage:

They work pretty well and are completely non-toxic to the tomatoes:

You can get them for a Dollar each at Hydroponics stores. Each one makes 2 traps.

Raybo

**mdvpc** · August 16, 2011

Diatomaceous earth or green lacewings is what I use.

biscgolf · August 16, 2011

rotenone pyrethrin for me...

tjg911 · August 17, 2011

insecticidal soap or a blast of plain water from the hose works well.

tom

rsg2001 · August 17, 2011

Hot Pepper Wax spray for me. I found it works a teeny tad better than insecticidal soap for me. And I agree with rnewste on the recommendation to spray both under and on top of the leaf. When there are a lot of them, you need to repeat in a few days.

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luke Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 177	Aphids - How to control??? For the past couple of years in the late summer I have had aphids on several ornamentals in my yard. This year they have spread to my garden. I have used several differenct spays in the past for my ornamentals, and still have concentrate of a few brands. Can any of you recommend what you have used in the past to get rid of the aphids while not harming the ripe tomatoes? Thanks

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mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Diatomaceous earth or green lacewings is what I use. __________________ Michael

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tjg911 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: zone 5b northwest connecticut Posts: 2,570	insecticidal soap or a blast of plain water from the hose works well. tom __________________ I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night He’s gotta be strong And he’s gotta be fast And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be sure And it’s gotta be soon And he’s gotta be larger than life

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rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Two suggestions. Spray both the top as well as the undersides of the leaves with Take Down Garden spray: It is relatively benign vs. Sevin, and the more "aggressive" Insecticides. Second, if the number of Aphids is not too large, you might want to try hanging passive traps on each plant's cage: They work pretty well and are completely non-toxic to the tomatoes: You can get them for a Dollar each at Hydroponics stores. Each one makes 2 traps. Raybo

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biscgolf Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 353	rotenone pyrethrin for me...

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rsg2001 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Zone 6 Posts: 479	Hot Pepper Wax spray for me. I found it works a teeny tad better than insecticidal soap for me. And I agree with rnewste on the recommendation to spray both under and on top of the leaf. When there are a lot of them, you need to repeat in a few days.