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on 12/6/2007 Great advice. I'm always looking for a NATURAL pesticide that won't be harmful to my children, pets or environment. I just heard that spraying white vinegar on the leaves and covering plant over night with a plastic bag works...hmm..anyway, I'm on the attack tonight and will let you know what works best for my dragon tree!
on 11/22/2005 Dilute any brand of pet flea and tick shampoo with water in a spray bottle and spray, spray, spray. Saturate as much foliage, branches and base as you can. Repeat the treatment if needed. The leaves are left nice and glossy. I have used this on several outside container plants with small insect problems with great success and no harm to the plant.
on 11/22/2005 To control small infestations of mealybugs, just use a child's paint brush dipped in methylated spirits and dab onto the bugs.
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