Re: Aphids and soapy spray

Nick Maclaren wrote:
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> "Cat(h)" <cathy_ie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> |> I am just wondering just how non-toxic wa****ng up liquid truly is,
and
> |> would using something like Ecover's stuff be better than, say, Fairy
> |> Liquid?
> 
> Very.  It's more toxic than soap, but that's almost edible.

One plant I found that really did not like the wetting agent treatment 
at all was a bay tree (didn't want to use anything else since it was for 
culinary use). Very nearly killed it stone dead the leaves all 
dessicated within a week as the wax came off it as well as the pests.
> 
> The difference is in the adjuncts, and a less poncy one might well
> be better.

Simplest cheap one is probably as good as any. The fat based soft soaps 
are supposed to be better at gungin up insect breathing holes.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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