HELP NEEDED

Discussion in 'General Gardening Discussion' started by Julia2017, Mar 29, 2005.

  1. Julia2017

    Julia2017 Apprentice Gardener

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    I have trailing geranium plug plants that I potted on 2 -3 weeks ago. They are not looking too healthy, and I've now noticed some very tiny insects on the underneath leaves. What can I do to get rid of them?
    Julia
     
  2. SteveW

    SteveW Gardener

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    Probably aphids,

    two schools of thought apparantly here ;)

    wash em off with soapy water

    or kill em with an aphid spray
     
  3. Bayleaf

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    You could squish 'em with your fingers & wipe off if you're not too squeamish. Check the potting medium too, and replant in fresh compost if neccesary.
     
  4. Julia2017

    Julia2017 Apprentice Gardener

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    Thanks Steve and Bayleaf for your ideas. I've done what you both advised and washed them off with soapy water and repotted. Hopefully now I may have saved them.
     
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