I`ve tried some insecticides, didn`t work.The flies live on the leafs backwards.
2006-08-06 21:10:26 · 5 answers · asked by ana 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
spray with soapy water
(1) knocks them off the plants
(2) chokes them
plant marigolds nearby, aphids don't like the smell
find some ladybirds (ladybugs) and offer them the flies for lunch
2006-08-06 21:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by XT rider 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
Difficult to eradicate, need several applications of insecticide the best I have been able to do is stop them being an infestation on certain plants, however, I'm reluctant to use chemical-cides on my tomato plants or other soft fruits. I have been told to use a very diluted form of washing up liquid, but whatever I've tried has damaged the plants.
2006-08-06 21:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by dot&carryone. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if they still sell diazonon (spelling?) but go to a home and garden place (K-Mart has one) and look at the different bottles of insecticides, one will work on white flies. Or, call a landscape place (that sells plants and trees) and ask them what to use.
You didn't say if you have children and/or pets. Be sure to mention them (if you have) when you ask your question.
2006-08-06 21:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray the plants with ordinary soapy water.
2006-08-07 02:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some ladybugs in the plant, they will thank you for the meal!
2006-08-06 23:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Me luv u long time 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋