Greenfly on my leeks

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Greenfly on my leeks
« on: May 19, 2009, 15:08 »
Got a really bad infestation on the leeks in my greenhouse. In fact too many to remove by hand. I guess I can't use an insecticide like the Woolworths Bug Gun my wife has for the roses. Any ideas please? They're starting to look sick.

The Woollies insecticide contains pyrethrins.
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Re: Greenfly on my leeks
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2009, 15:14 »
I would use a spray specifically for edible crops.
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Re: Greenfly on my leeks
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2009, 15:21 »
I'd get those leeks outside to harden off, if I were you, Scribbler.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Greenfly on my leeks
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2009, 16:54 »
my dada used to use washing up liquid and water in a sprato get aphids off seemed to work too! :tongue2:
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Re: Greenfly on my leeks
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2009, 09:59 »
Put some soapy water in the spray mister thingy, adjusted the nozzle so it was jet rather than a spray, and blasted the little b*ggers off. Leeks now hardening off and seem to be recovering.


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