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Help with select an organic pest control

19 years ago

I am a newbie here .

A week ago , I bought a pulm tree, which is still in the pot, and I haven't repot or put it in the ground yet. I found out some green and brown looking worms and bugs in the soil.

Before I do anything with it , I would like to kill all those different kind of pests.

Also I have some another plants , for some reason I have some very tiny flies or fruit flies hang out in the soil.

I really need something that would kill the flies and the bugs.

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laceyvail 6A, WV
19 years ago
At this point, you have no idea whether they're pests or just soil dwellers. Leave them alone.
Kimmsr
19 years ago
Where did you purchase this potted tree?
Take it back there and ask for an insect larva free potted tree. You will never get a plant from a reputable nursery that has potential insect pests in the soil or on the tree.
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smikes1031
19 years ago
I'm not organic, but it sounds like you're looking for something broad-spectrum and organic. Probably try a product with natural pyrethrins (such as a Garden Safe spray) first; if that fails, I believe rotenone is considered organic and is a bit more powerful. Both are broad spectrum and will also kill beneficials.

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