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nelumbo
02-11-2016, 12:53 PM
Hi everyone

Looking for advice, I have been told that soft soap is a reliable way to combat whitefly from my bananas that I'm over wintering under glass.

Firstly is this the same soft soap used for leather saddle?? If so, what sort of concentration do you use. If not what should I be looking for?

Secondly does anyone have first hand experience of using this?? How do you apply it and how successful is it?

Any info much appreciated as always

Thanks
Chris

cincinnana
02-11-2016, 02:16 PM
Hi everyone

Looking for advice, I have been told that soft soap is a reliable way to combat whitefly from my bananas that I'm over wintering under glass.

Firstly is this the same soft soap used for leather saddle?? If so, what sort of concentration do you use. If not what should I be looking for?

Secondly does anyone have first hand experience of using this?? How do you apply it and how successful is it?

Any info much appreciated as always

Thanks
Chris

Chris , here is a good read about soaps.

https://greenmethods.com/understanding-insecticidal-soaps-and-detergents/
How To Make Homemade Insecticidal Soap Recipe (http://plantcaretoday.com/homemade-insecticidal-soap-recipe.html).

I have had whiteflys too, since my plants do not fruit I use a systemic.