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G'day woaini...

It's always a good idea to identify the critter, whatever, that has invaded your bonsai...before treatment is started, Then, start with the least toxic treatment.

A good healthy spray of water is a good starter. Then, after you have ID'd the enemy, if water doesn't work, you might try Carl's Soap Solution, see below. If Carl's doesn't work, then, and only then, move on to the chemicals...incecticides.

When resorting to insecticides, ALWAYS read the label! And, unless you don't value your bonsai, never use a "cide" unless it is indicated for your species...and your specific "enemy".

As to Carl's Soap Solution...follow the directions, and it may solve your problem. I have used it for years...probly have't used a "cide" for 7-8 years.

Heeerrreeesss Carl's...

CARL’S SOAP SOLUTION!

INGREDIENTS
Water
Dish Detergent
Rubbing Alcohol
Vegetable Oil

DIRECTIONS

Fill a gallon jug with water and add one (1) or two (2) tablespoons of dishwashing detergent and one (1) tablespoon of vegetable oil (or Neem oil). Shake up the gallon jug to mix the ingredients.

Pour this solution from the gallon bottle into a spray bottle and just before using add 1 to 2 two caps full (from the rubbing alcohol bottle) of rubbing alcohol and spray immediately. If you do not use the full bottle of spray, the next time you are going to use the soap/alcohol solution add the same amount of rubbing alcohol again, since the alcohol will evaporate. You can store this soap/oil solution in the gallon jug for months on end. It does not seem to go bad.

Spray on plants covering all leaf and stem surfaces. You may have to spray from three to four times with intervals of three days. This works for almost any kind of pest that attacks your trees, including scale.

I do not wash off the spray and have seen no adverse reaction to the trees from this mixture.

From Carl L. Rosner, 4/11/2007

It work's for me...maybe it will work for you...or not.

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

10-Mar-2008	#13
PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 1,596	G'day woaini... It's always a good idea to identify the critter, whatever, that has invaded your bonsai...before treatment is started, Then, start with the least toxic treatment. A good healthy spray of water is a good starter. Then, after you have ID'd the enemy, if water doesn't work, you might try Carl's Soap Solution, see below. If Carl's doesn't work, then, and only then, move on to the chemicals...incecticides. When resorting to insecticides, ALWAYS read the label! And, unless you don't value your bonsai, never use a "cide" unless it is indicated for your species...and your specific "enemy". As to Carl's Soap Solution...follow the directions, and it may solve your problem. I have used it for years...probly have't used a "cide" for 7-8 years. Heeerrreeesss Carl's... CARL’S SOAP SOLUTION! INGREDIENTS Water Dish Detergent Rubbing Alcohol Vegetable Oil DIRECTIONS Fill a gallon jug with water and add one (1) or two (2) tablespoons of dishwashing detergent and one (1) tablespoon of vegetable oil (or Neem oil). Shake up the gallon jug to mix the ingredients. Pour this solution from the gallon bottle into a spray bottle and just before using add 1 to 2 two caps full (from the rubbing alcohol bottle) of rubbing alcohol and spray immediately. If you do not use the full bottle of spray, the next time you are going to use the soap/alcohol solution add the same amount of rubbing alcohol again, since the alcohol will evaporate. You can store this soap/oil solution in the gallon jug for months on end. It does not seem to go bad. Spray on plants covering all leaf and stem surfaces. You may have to spray from three to four times with intervals of three days. This works for almost any kind of pest that attacks your trees, including scale. I do not wash off the spray and have seen no adverse reaction to the trees from this mixture. From Carl L. Rosner, 4/11/2007 It work's for me...maybe it will work for you...or not. 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