An all rounder bug stopper?

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An all rounder bug stopper?

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Hey all just wondering if anyone can recommend an all round bug killer spray, deterenet, for white fly green/black fly and caterpillars
I went to bunning today and there so many i think i got lost in them all..
I need caterpillars as they are digging in to my crab apples leaves and my only one crab apple has a little much on it,
apart from that it for general control to..
plants i have are range from crabppale peach tree, to maples to wisteris and hibiscus, azaleas to pines s i need a good all
rounder if possible ty all
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anybody ??
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Re: An all rounder bug stopper?

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The problem with stuff that kills everything is that IT KILLS EVERYTHING. By being specific with insecticides, you are reducing the collateral damage to the surrounding environment.

If you have an issue with multiple pests, it could be due to poor cultural conditions. By increasing the health of the plants, you also increase their natural defence mechanisms and reduce pests and disease.

If you do need to spray, I would recommend horticultural oils for the white flies and 'Dipel' for the caterpillars.

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ok kewl main issue is the caterpillars eating my leaves at the miunte
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Sahara wrote:main issue is the caterpillars eating my leaves at the miunte
Try to keep a more vigilant eye on them and pick them off your trees, easiest way :yes: good luck
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There is a more natural spray there called bug gone or something like that, it contains garlic and chilli along with the pyrithrums (sp) which may stop the catapillars eating the leaves.

Otherwise eco oil would be best but the oil sprays are contact sprays so you actually have to spray the crawlies. Eco oil is plant based were other oils are either soap based or petrolium based.
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Dishwashing Liquid diluted in water I believe is a effective deterrent and quite safe.

The only Bugs I have that are a pest, are the Looper Worm. I use the product Yates "Dipel" to get rid of them.
The only other thing I use is "Confidor" on my Azaleas about 3- 4 times a year to control Thrips, Aphids, Lace bug.

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Rogor - from most good nursery's. It is toxic and kills things, but it is effective. Not sure of the long term effect, but does give excellant short impact. Read the label carefully.
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Sarg wrote:There is a more natural spray there called bug gone or something like that, it contains garlic and chilli along with the pyrithrums (sp) which may stop the catapillars eating the leaves.

Otherwise eco oil would be best but the oil sprays are contact sprays so you actually have to spray the crawlies. Eco oil is plant based were other oils are either soap based or petrolium based.
I think you mean Beat A Bug Chilli, Garlic and Pyrethrum http://www.greenharvest.com.au/pestcont ... _prod.html

Naturally derived, works great, wear eye protection, don't inhale.

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