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axis
06-29-07, 03:24 PM
How do you eliminate aphids on peppers in outdoor gardens and greenhouses?
Also, how do you keep worms out of cabbage in more of an organic method as opposed to chemical?
Thank you.

DIYaddict
07-03-07, 02:07 PM
No pro here, but since your post hasn't been answered yet, this might help you out some regarding the aphids:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4030_rid-aphids-naturally.html

Hope that helps some.
twelvepole
07-12-07, 02:59 PM
The Dept. of Agriculture recommends mixing dishwashing detergent and cooking oil for control for aphids, whiteflies and red spider mites. Adding one tablespoon of liquid dishwashing soap with one cup of vegetable oil. When you're ready to spray, add one or two teaspoons of the oil and soap solution to a cup of water. Pour that into a sprayer and shake well and spray. With persistence and repeat spraying, you can eliminate aphids.

Hand picking cabbage worms is about as organic as it gets. There dark green droppings make them easy to spot. Another organic control is Bacillus Thuringiensis, a bacteria that is deadly to cabbage worms. http://www.veggiegardeningtips.com/cabbage-worms/