Thanks! That tip might come handy one day. Another trick is to use a solution of soft soap and water. It doesn't kill the bugs, they dislike the environment, and sets off looking for a better place to live. A kind of "cleaner" way to get rid of them ;-)
Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -----Original Message----- > From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 3. desember 2005 01:42 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: PESO: Terminator Ladybird > > Tim Øsleby wrote: > > > Kind of OT: But what's the cigarette trick? > > > > > > Tim > > Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) > > > Soak cigarettes in water for a day or so, then use the liquid to kill > bugs infesting your plants. Works well on most invertebrates. If you > sniff the liquid it makes an excellent emetic, too. > > m >
