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How can I kill aphids without also killing the caterpillars on my Milkweed?

Posted by PixieDust | May 29, 2010 1:08pm | Viewed 1039 times | 1 replies | Last replied by MariaBBB on May 29, 2010 1:18pm

How can I kill aphids without also killing the caterpillars on my Milkweed?


MariaBBB

May 29, 2010 1:18pm

Try using rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray the aphids directly. It kills them and evaporates without leaving any poisonous residue. You may have to go back a time or two before all of the aphids are gone, but it works great.

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