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Introduction
Soap spray can be used to control aphids, mealy bugs, spider mites, leaf miners, thrips, whiteflies, armyworms and caterpillars.
Materials used
-Barsoap
-A 20 litre container
-Water
-Knapsack sprayer
Procedure.
-Add a piece of barsoap in the water.
-Allow to settle overnight.
-Mix thoroughly, dilute and spray on the plots.
-The dosage is 5-8g soap per litre of water required to kill aphids and caterpillars.
-Observe the farmland after a week and record your observations.
Precaution.
Detergents are not used as they can scorch plants.
jim items answered the question on April 6, 2018 at 18:06
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