Black fly ARRRRRR

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  1. Stokesy

    Stokesy Apprentice Gardener

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    Betten the odds with the mice and got my peas and beens up but now they are covered in black fly can anyone help. Best way to get rid of them please!!!!!!!
     
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    Some people say to nip off the shoots or spray with soapey water. Try blasting them off with a hose pipe. I think I would try that first.
     
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    My Black Elder was covered, so I sprayed it with Fairy Liquid. Got rid of them a treat!!!!
     
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    I agree with the spray with soapy water then later blast with the hose ... works on white fly! Also on ants if you get an unwanted invasion! [​IMG]
     
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    I take it you mean a wash cycle followed by a rinse!! Bet you have the cleanest bugs in Portugal. :D
     
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    Stokesy Apprentice Gardener

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    thankyou shall give it ago
     
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