Natural pesticide for Aphids - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T07:29:19Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A398862&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks Vlad, That is great i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3988622012-10-06T23:13:40.076ZChris Downshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisDowns
<p>Thanks Vlad, That is great information. I will check it out as an option!<br></br> <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"></img></a> <br></br> <cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A398908&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment398841"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Most oils and many saponified fats (soap basically) will kill soft bodied insects by suffocating…</p>
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<p>Thanks Vlad, That is great information. I will check it out as an option!<br/> <a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a><br/> <cite>Vlad Jovanovic said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A398908&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment398841"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Most oils and many saponified fats (soap basically) will kill soft bodied insects by suffocating them...since thy breathe through their pores. Only problem is in AP you kinda have to be careful not to get any (or as little as possible) in your water since they seem to do a number on the fish's gills, and if the damage is extensive enough they can die. If you can protect your system from over-spray it seems like you should be fine.</p>
<p>That said, there is a naturally occurring fungus called Beauvaria bassiana that will take care of a whole host of common garden pests...and then some. B. bassiana can be purchased under the trade names Botaniguard, Naturalis-L or Mycotrol-O the later two being ok'd by OMRI...</p>
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</blockquote> Wow, thanks Vlad.tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3989082012-10-06T19:12:17.844ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
Wow, thanks Vlad.
Wow, thanks Vlad. Most oils and many saponified…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3988412012-10-06T15:40:26.229ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Most oils and many saponified fats (soap basically) will kill soft bodied insects by suffocating them...since thy breathe through their pores. Only problem is in AP you kinda have to be careful not to get any (or as little as possible) in your water since they seem to do a number on the fish's gills, and if the damage is extensive enough they can die. If you can protect your system from over-spray it seems like you should be fine.</p>
<p>That said, there is a naturally occurring fungus…</p>
<p>Most oils and many saponified fats (soap basically) will kill soft bodied insects by suffocating them...since thy breathe through their pores. Only problem is in AP you kinda have to be careful not to get any (or as little as possible) in your water since they seem to do a number on the fish's gills, and if the damage is extensive enough they can die. If you can protect your system from over-spray it seems like you should be fine.</p>
<p>That said, there is a naturally occurring fungus called Beauvaria bassiana that will take care of a whole host of common garden pests...and then some. B. bassiana can be purchased under the trade names Botaniguard, Naturalis-L or Mycotrol-O the later two being ok'd by OMRI...</p> Great idea Chris! I'm curious…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3984982012-10-06T15:00:11.053ZJRComitohttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/john892
<p>Great idea Chris! I'm curious to know what you find out. We have a few agave on site, and I am always glad to find new natural solutions as well.</p>
<p>Great idea Chris! I'm curious to know what you find out. We have a few agave on site, and I am always glad to find new natural solutions as well.</p> My wife makes soap out of the…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3984712012-10-06T04:10:20.545ZChris Downshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisDowns
<p>My wife makes soap out of the Agave plant. I can test it in our small aquaponics system and let you know. Great Question! </p>
<p>As it is a natural plant, I do not know. Anyone else tested it?</p>
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<p>My wife makes soap out of the Agave plant. I can test it in our small aquaponics system and let you know. Great Question! </p>
<p>As it is a natural plant, I do not know. Anyone else tested it?</p>
<p></p> I know the soap I have claims…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3983972012-10-06T00:09:54.973ZJohn Cubithttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JohnCubit
<p>I know the soap I have claims "biodegradable" but what it really meant to say if you spill it in a lake it will dilute enough and breakdown. I know in an enclosed tank the stuff I have will kill the fish. So the idea of soap of any kind scares me.</p>
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<p>I know the soap I have claims "biodegradable" but what it really meant to say if you spill it in a lake it will dilute enough and breakdown. I know in an enclosed tank the stuff I have will kill the fish. So the idea of soap of any kind scares me.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A398641&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment398641"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Any idea what effect that organic soap may have on the fish?</p>
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</blockquote> Any idea what effect that org…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-06:4778851:Comment:3986412012-10-06T00:02:23.658ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>Any idea what effect that organic soap may have on the fish?</p>
<p>Any idea what effect that organic soap may have on the fish?</p> Outside yes on the ladybugs,…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-05:4778851:Comment:3984372012-10-05T20:15:00.406ZJohn Cubithttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JohnCubit
<p>Outside yes on the ladybugs, in the house no. My setup is currently in the kitchen. Thanks Chris for your link, I am all about the peppers!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Chris Downs said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?xg_source=activity#4778851Comment398558"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Have you tried Lady bugs?</p>
<p>I copied this section for you from my website where I was helping someone with their Ghost…</p>
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<p>Outside yes on the ladybugs, in the house no. My setup is currently in the kitchen. Thanks Chris for your link, I am all about the peppers!<br/> <br/> <cite>Chris Downs said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?xg_source=activity#4778851Comment398558"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Have you tried Lady bugs?</p>
<p>I copied this section for you from my website where I was helping someone with their Ghost Pepper plant. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hisfarm.org/2723/organic-gardening/why-has-my-ghost-pepper-plant-stopped-growing/" target="_blank">http://hisfarm.org/2723/organic-gardening/why-has-my-ghost-pepper-p...</a> is the link if you want to read some of the other things that we did. </p>
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<p>I really like your using the tomato leaves and allow it to steep as a tea! Thank you for sharing, I am always learning and testing new "cures" and techniques to get the most from our garden without using chemicals.</p>
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<p>The Lady Bug!! Yahoo, for me, they do the work and they are cute. I do not have to do any work, the bugs eat well, and the aphids are layed waste by the lady bug!</p>
<p>You do not have lady bugs? What to do?</p>
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<li>Purchase some lady bugs</li>
<li>Create a solution of a good quality organic dish soap and mix a solution of 1 tablespoon of soap to 1 quart of rain water or filtered water.</li>
<li>Spray it on the plants and around the plants to wash away the chemical trails that the ants leave while driving their herds of vampiritic aphids to your plants. Keeps them guessing.</li>
<li>You can also mix some cayenne pepper into the mix, and it will also help keep the ants and aphids at bay.</li>
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<p>Thanks for sharing! I will give your solution a test!</p>
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</blockquote> Have you tried Lady bugs?
I c…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-05:4778851:Comment:3985582012-10-05T19:30:32.687ZChris Downshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/ChrisDowns
<p>Have you tried Lady bugs?</p>
<p>I copied this section for you from my website where I was helping someone with their Ghost Pepper plant. <a href="http://hisfarm.org/2723/organic-gardening/why-has-my-ghost-pepper-plant-stopped-growing/" target="_blank">http://hisfarm.org/2723/organic-gardening/why-has-my-ghost-pepper-plant-stopped-growing/</a> is the link if you want to read some of the other things that we did. </p>
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<p>I really like your using the tomato leaves and allow it to…</p>
<p>Have you tried Lady bugs?</p>
<p>I copied this section for you from my website where I was helping someone with their Ghost Pepper plant. <a href="http://hisfarm.org/2723/organic-gardening/why-has-my-ghost-pepper-plant-stopped-growing/" target="_blank">http://hisfarm.org/2723/organic-gardening/why-has-my-ghost-pepper-plant-stopped-growing/</a> is the link if you want to read some of the other things that we did. </p>
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<p>I really like your using the tomato leaves and allow it to steep as a tea! Thank you for sharing, I am always learning and testing new "cures" and techniques to get the most from our garden without using chemicals.</p>
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<p>The Lady Bug!! Yahoo, for me, they do the work and they are cute. I do not have to do any work, the bugs eat well, and the aphids are layed waste by the lady bug!</p>
<p>You do not have lady bugs? What to do?</p>
<ul>
<li>Purchase some lady bugs</li>
<li>Create a solution of a good quality organic dish soap and mix a solution of 1 tablespoon of soap to 1 quart of rain water or filtered water.</li>
<li>Spray it on the plants and around the plants to wash away the chemical trails that the ants leave while driving their herds of vampiritic aphids to your plants. Keeps them guessing.</li>
<li>You can also mix some cayenne pepper into the mix, and it will also help keep the ants and aphids at bay.</li>
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<p>Thanks for sharing! I will give your solution a test!</p>
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<p>Chris</p> I think my wife would kill me…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-10-05:4778851:Comment:3985552012-10-05T19:20:23.491ZJohn Cubithttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JohnCubit
<p>I think my wife would kill me if I brought the hose in the house. <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"></img> <br></br> <br></br> <cite>George said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?xg_source=activity#4778851Comment398621"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My gardening is all outdoors and I knock aphids off with water. That and hand picking worms is all i ever do for pest control. Very interesting though, the tomato…</p>
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<p>I think my wife would kill me if I brought the hose in the house. <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/><br/> <br/> <cite>George said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/natural-pesticide-for-aphids?xg_source=activity#4778851Comment398621"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My gardening is all outdoors and I knock aphids off with water. That and hand picking worms is all i ever do for pest control. Very interesting though, the tomato leaves.</p>
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