[Annie]

I feel under siege,white fly started to move in then earwigs began to munch the aubergines and now for the first time I have greenfly,The toms seem OK,but the peppers are suffering as I can`t getthe little ***** that are hiding by the flower buds so the new leaves are growing distorted.Can I spray with anything(organic please)and can I spray the aubergines too?I have seen almost no ladybirds this year so can`t collect themI need to do something before they really get a grip.

[WG.]

I'd suggest Derris for the greenhouse.  It will take out any and all insects (which is not a good thing to do outside)

[Annie]

Is this a powder or solution and is it systenic or does it work by contact?

[WG.]

Dust and contact as I understand (I don't use it myself)

See derris in the Glossary of Terms in the Welcome forum  

Feel free to suggest an improved definition.

All please feel free to vote in the poll & to contribute further terms (with or without definitions)

[Annie]

so that means that any bees that pop in to pollinate anything will also literally,bite the dust or is it only active for a limmited time?Wish I could buy ladybirds! :cry:

[WG.]

You can buy ladybirds.  Have a google for them & check out Derris at the same time.

[Annie]

thanks WG.

[starmoonlilly]

Please please make sure if you buy ladybirds, that theyre not Harlequins. These pests are from Asia and are decimating our native ladybirds. They also eat lacewing and hoverfly larvae as well as greenfly, google for Harlequin ladybird for more info.

Sorry I would have put a link up but Im rushing to go out.