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Pretty much any soft bodied insect can be killed with what alot of people refer to as S.A.W. - soap, alcohol, water. gallon of water, a tablespoon or two of dish soap, and a tablespoon of isopropyl (sp?) alcohol. It is cheaper than "specialty" soaps, and just as safe, provided you use a biodegradable soap. Use a clean spray bottle, soak the plant down, underside as well, wait a couple hours and rinse. Repeat every couple days until bugs are dead.

16-Apr-2008	#3
Edro_A2 tree slayer Join Date: Sep-2006 Location: St. Louis Country: US USDA Zone: 6a? AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 47	Pretty much any soft bodied insect can be killed with what alot of people refer to as S.A.W. - soap, alcohol, water. gallon of water, a tablespoon or two of dish soap, and a tablespoon of isopropyl (sp?) alcohol. It is cheaper than "specialty" soaps, and just as safe, provided you use a biodegradable soap. Use a clean spray bottle, soak the plant down, underside as well, wait a couple hours and rinse. Repeat every couple days until bugs are dead.