SC - sorrel bugs

[jeffrey stewart heilveil]

I missed part of the disscussion, but the soap thing only works if it
contacts the bugs.  It dissolves the cuticle layer making them dessicate
(dry out) more readily.  If the soap is just on the plan, it won't do
anything.

HTH,
Bogdan 
Dept. Entomology, UIUC
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On Thu, 18 Jun 1998, LYN M PARKINSON wrote:

> Thanks, but there's not a grain of pepper in my house, and I
> couldn't/wouldn't touch it if there were!  And what if some of that
> pepper didn't wash off the plant when picked?  
> 
> The soap suggestions will be my best bet, probably.  Although, the garlic
> idea might work...already half flavored before it gets to the pot!
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Allison
> 
> allilyn at juno.com
> 
> On Wed, 17 Jun 1998 23:13:39 -0400 dy018 at freenet.carleton.ca (Micaylah)
> writes:
> >ras said...
> >>Hot pepper spray would work. Also wizzing up garlic and water in a 
> >blender and
> >>applying it seems to work.
> >
> >Cayenne pepper also works. Just sprinkle it on. It also prevents 
> >squirrels
> >don't like it either, so I have found out.
> >
> >M.
> >
> 
> 
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