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G'day Eeiko...

You said "...there are these little clear worms, they are so tiny...theres also tiny...hopping bugs...or are they flying...im not sure...ive sprayed a bit of insecticide in the soil...".

Kinda sounds like you don't know what you are spraying for?

It's been said at least 4-5 times, on this forum, during the last 4-5 weeks, that you should NEVER use any "cide" of any kind, unless it is INDICATED for your specific pest on the product label.

It's also been said many times, on this forum, that you should NEVER use any "cide" of any kind, unless it is INDICATED for your specific tree/plant on the product label.

By the way, INDICATED is a medical term that means "...to point to the required treatment...".

What does this all mean? 1. Always ID the plant spceies; 2. Always ID the pest; 3. Always read the the label; and, 4. NEVER use a "cide" unless it is INDICATED for both your plant and your pest.

Indiscriminant spraying of "cides" is BAD.

You also said "...hmmm…soapy water?".

Ever heard of CARL'S SOAP SOLUTION?

It too has been suggested many times. It is NOT an insecticide. It is safe to use on many if not most trees. It works for many pests.

Here's a quote from Rockm..."...If there are alot of bugs in your trees, predators will most likely find them. That's why I don't like spraying alot of pesticides unless absolutely necessary. Pesticides in any form will kill indiscriminantly, "good" bugs and "bad"...and, "...Keeping trees healthy and well cared for is usually the best way to control pests...".

Finally, you said "...kept the tree away from my collection so it doesnt contaminate...". That's good...very, very good!

Pat

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BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain.
THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.

Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California

17-Feb-2008	#6
PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 2,044	G'day Eeiko... You said "...there are these little clear worms, they are so tiny...theres also tiny...hopping bugs...or are they flying...im not sure...ive sprayed a bit of insecticide in the soil...". Kinda sounds like you don't know what you are spraying for? It's been said at least 4-5 times, on this forum, during the last 4-5 weeks, that you should NEVER use any "cide" of any kind, unless it is INDICATED for your specific pest on the product label. It's also been said many times, on this forum, that you should NEVER use any "cide" of any kind, unless it is INDICATED for your specific tree/plant on the product label. By the way, INDICATED is a medical term that means "...to point to the required treatment...". What does this all mean? 1. Always ID the plant spceies; 2. Always ID the pest; 3. Always read the the label; and, 4. NEVER use a "cide" unless it is INDICATED for both your plant and your pest. Indiscriminant spraying of "cides" is BAD. You also said "...hmmm…soapy water?". Ever heard of CARL'S SOAP SOLUTION? It too has been suggested many times. It is NOT an insecticide. It is safe to use on many if not most trees. It works for many pests. Here's a quote from Rockm..."...If there are alot of bugs in your trees, predators will most likely find them. That's why I don't like spraying alot of pesticides unless absolutely necessary. Pesticides in any form will kill indiscriminantly, "good" bugs and "bad"...and, "...Keeping trees healthy and well cared for is usually the best way to control pests...". Finally, you said "...kept the tree away from my collection so it doesnt contaminate...". That's good...very, very good! Pat __________________ BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain. THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life. Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California