Excerpt from How to Destroy Insects on House-Plants, Flowers, Etc;, In the Window, the Garden, the House
The simplest and cheapest possible remedy is clear water, forcibly applied to the foliage, more particularly on the under sides, as often as necessary.
Syringe the plants freely in the morning before the sun shines upon them, and in the evening after the sun has gone off them.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book teaches readers how to identify and eliminate common household pests that plague indoor plants. The author provides straightforward instructions for dealing with common houseplants pests including red spider mites, aphids, thrips, mealy bugs, scale, slugs, woodlice, white worms, earthworms, ants, and flies. The author discusses various remedies including the use of tobacco, Persian Insect Powder, carbolic soap, quassia tea, whale oil soap, and kerosene. Home remedies like hot water, sulfur, charcoal, and good drainage are also highlighted. The author notes that moisture is generally detrimental to insects that infest houseplants and that frequent syringing and washing of foliage can help keep plants pest-free. The book provides helpful tips, hints, and home remedies for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333308551_0
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