2007-09-04 19:30:19 · 5 answers · asked by nicam 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
For powdery mildew you can spray your plants with a mixture of 1 part skim milk and 9 parts water.
I have been using this mix for several years and it took care of the problem for me on my phlox and roses.
I don't know why it wouldn't work on hibiscus too.
I would usually spray it on in the spring - about every third day for a couple of weeks and then once a month if you want, but try it now...it certainly can't hurt the plant.
The milk sure seems to strengthen them to fight off the fungi!
2007-09-04 20:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by boggle10 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have are giant white fly and egg casings. You can kill them with a spray mixture of Palmolive dish soap (only the original green seems to work )and water. Use about 2 oz. soap per gallon of water . A hose end sprayer works best. Spray every 3 or 4 days for a couple of weeks. This will kill the adults but not the eggs. If you want to kill all at once use a chemical spray. Check with your local home center to see what's best for your area.
2007-09-05 14:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by Tria R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are maximum probable mealy bugs, an insecticidal cleansing soap or horticultural oil artwork super in controlling this pest. yet you ought to be sure you get sturdy coverage...i take advantage of a extra organic and organic technique of administration.. 2 tablespoons of dish cleansing soap in a small spray bottle and dose the plant thouroughly, this takes slightly extra time than an insecticide yet i like that if something or somebody touches my plant life they do no longer ought to rigidity approximately poisons. yet you will ought to try this many times occurring for somewhat a while and additionally you opt to go searching and spot if there is yet another plant interior the section it somewhat is affected besides considering the fact that they are returning. you additionally can attempt some seven airborne dirt and dirt .5% and airborne dirt and dirt your plant life properly... spray them after each and every rain and airborne dirt and dirt the section around them besides.
2016-12-16 11:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by kirk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mealy bugs? 3 in one spray available at HomeyD, Lowes, Wallyworld.
2007-09-04 22:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a fungicide from your local nursery or Home Depot. Sounds like you have powdery mildew.
2007-09-04 21:20:55 · answer #5 · answered by kelly d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋