How to Kill Aphids on your Houseplants Naturally (Part 2) Destroy Aphids, Spider Mites, and Thrips

[@patrickgagne8795]

For anyone wondering if this will work on cannabis. The answer is yes. They love it. I wouldn’t use it past the 2nd week in flower but game on in veg. I hit my mothers with it 45mins after lights out the night before taking cuttings. I use the exact formula giving here and use tap water. 3 tbsp per gallon of water. Excellent video. Has saved me big $$ from not having to buy the expensive “cannabis” solutions that barely worked. Thanks a million

[@MikeKincaid79]

Glad to hear this has worked for you. It's a fantastic remedy and very cheap and easy to come by. Not sure why more people aren't using it.

[@divine_dogoargentinos]

Came here looking for this! Thank you

[@patrickgagne8795]

@@divine_dogoargentinos One thing. Don’t use any foliar solutions that contain any kind of oil for at least a week after using this.

[@codegaming_yt7704]

How much per gallon ?

[@LindenRanch]

I get it at the animal feed store. 4.00 for 5 lbs. Use it after heavy pruning. Also used as a wound powder for animals. Brush it on dry directly where needed. Great stuff and safe for people and pets.

[@guynorth3277]

Hey Mike - Good Day, Eh! You reminded me about Epsom salt, so I added a tablespoon to my gallon of house plant fertilizer to water my Gerber Daisy's, (same plant I've had for seven years, it flowers throughout the winter indoors). When I later check on the plant, a bouquet of several plants now, the brilliant-orange flowers were radiant, the shades of red-orange resonated. I was truly wowed! Good Stuff, thanks for all the great gardening videos, totally appreciate your enthusiasm.

[@MikeKincaid79]

No problem, I love making these videos for you. Yeah, epsom salt really perks up a plant!

[@kamerona]

I recently made Jadam Sulphur for use on powdery mildew. It is an amazing product and I highly recommend it. A bit of work but lasts forever. I doubt I'll have to make more for years to come

[@donnagarcia1884]

Good morning Mike .. I used soap and water to my plants. This is another great idea to used to protect my plants from insects .. I saw some leaf has a small holes I guess insects does this. I will try your new awesome solution .. a big help to make my plants happy! Thank you Mike .. have great Sunday with your lovely family.

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're weclome, Donna!

[@anaussie8830]

I read that sulpher powder mixed with diachotomous earth sprayed on the garden can help with a tick infestation. Going to try this tomorrow!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sounds interesting. Let me know how it goes.

[@misodinamosa]

Thank you so much! Because they make more money off the other stuff! I’ve wintered my Hibiscus in my house for years but I always battled white flies, & aphids ugh! I have that sulfur for my roses for fungus. Thank you I’ll be using this with soap from now on!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yeah, it's great stuff, and cheap.

[@teresamunoz4086]

Thanks for that video Mike! There’s thrips on my roses and it’s driving me crazy.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Get em, Teresa, LOL. I hate thrips. They breed like crazy and if you don't get them under control they will slowly eat the leaves and kill your plants.

[@tinaknutsen]

Hello Mike, Always enjoy watching your videos and learning new things...My Rhododendrons look bad, going to try the sulfur. Couple questions: 1.) I bought a pink tree peony in a gallon size container about 3 weeks ago. It looks like a graft cutting about 8” tall and 3/4”-1” trunk....when I went to repot it all the soil just fell off and it didn’t look like a healthy root system. Just a few straggly roots. Repotted it in larger container anyway. Its been 3 days...it has some leaves , tiny and closed upward, starting to turn slightly brown...been watering it every couple days. I am in the outskirts of Seattle...I think I am Zone 9 would like some feed back. 2) I have a very shallow wheel barrow, probably from the 70’s . 7” depth at the deeper end and 3 1/2” depth at the shallow end. I repainted it due to the rust (not all the way through) and then drilled some drainage holes hoping to put some plants in it. Searched YT and Pinterest but I see all deeper wheelbarrows being used. So my question is for advice on some plant combinations that would do well in a varying shallow depth wheelbarrow.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Give the peony time to recover. Even though we've had all this hot weather, it's still really early on and the plants haven't had time to fully waken. I'm a little nervous about the weather right now due to the lack of rain and all the early heat. I think it might be a tough year for a lot of plants and I'm a little nervous for all the fir trees. I know that no one wants to hear it but we need a few days of rain, desperately. You can plant bulbs in shallow wheelbarrows and my wife planted some carnations in one. She has a video about it from last summer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oprPgqCMfdKih80

[@tinaknutsen]

Thank you for the reply back...another question; I watched your wife’s wheelbarrow video...I love what she did ...I have 3 antique wheelbarrows to fill and she gave me some good inspiration. One is very shallow and I have seen some videos/succulents done as a living wall...so figured their root system must be shallow enough to work for this particular wheelbarrow. How do you prepare your soil for succulents, hens and chicks- could I use aloe vera with that grouping of plants...as far as compatibility? I was thinking as a center piece. I’m thinking I would have to protect the aloe from our rain and dig it out at the end of summer. Supposed to rain Thursday....which I am excited about since I forgot to turn off the water in the front and back yard and my husband said he would rather see the lawn die than pay a $500. Water bill...I felt horrible, but alas...he never promised me a rose garden so I have been making my own 🌹 gardens and when all is said and done...he is building me another greenhouse since he loves me so... during our courting I bought him 2 different varieties of Japanese Maples and planted those in his back yard. Well his backyard was a blank slate and not real big but the transformation was incredible and after my first year of working daily, rain or shine, he built me my first little greenhouse and that was when I came across your channel, because I wanted to learn how to propagate, divide and do root cuttings. You have inspired me and have always responded to any questions I have had. I really appreciate it and thank you for taking me along your journey and inspiring me to continue with this passion and addiction of growing and creating beautiful spaces....which brings so much joy on so many levels. Thank you! P..S. Wish you had a share board for your followers to share their favorite before and after photos....I think that would be awesome!

[@MikeKincaid79]

@@tinaknutsen I think the aloe would go great with the hens and chicks but yes, you'll have to dig it out for the winter and bring it inside more than likely. Glad you're enjoying gardening and your greenhouse. It's such a fun hobby and there's no end to the different plants you can get into. I do have a Facebook group called 'I love plant propagation'. You can post all the pics you want there.

[@BPlantyPNW]

Quick question, i hope you see as this is an older video. After application, do i rinse the plant? I have a hoya that's got a few suspects leaves and was recommended to use this. If i do rinse, how long do i let solution sit on it? Thanks so much

[@karengrimes7590]

On the farm, we always had sulfur by the backdoor to dust our ankles and shoes with to keep chiggers from biting us.

[@AngieGalloway]

You saved our greenhouse plants for sale! Just found some aphids and I was freaking out, prayed to Jesus for an answer and then remembered I had bought sulphur and did a search and found your video! God is good!

[@MikeKincaid79]

This stuff works. I actually mix in dish soap now too. Good luck

[@Itsmevictoire]

AWESOME VIDEO!🌻 ❤FROM DALLAS TEXAS

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks Victoria!

[@elparaisodedenis]

Hi Mike, great as always, greetings from Serbia !

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hey, thanks!

[@benjaminmorris9659]

Your a rock star dude! Great info. Thanks so much

[@saviotoronto358]

going to try for spider mites, can you go over plant nutrient deficiency

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yeah, I can work around to that.

[@bill.Latham]

Great video, what do you suggest to stop rust on lima beans leaves? Thank You

[@howtowithelizabeth7513]

It’s really late I just got the same stuff for rose rust so I’m assuming it would kill other types of plant rusts to🙂

[@hughjessick754]

Hey Mike great vid! I just got this sulfur, I'm having a russet mites infestation through out my entire garden from small clones to medium veg, all the way into my flower rooms. Is this sulfur powder safe to spray on canna flowers? And if so do I need to rinse the sulfur before harvest?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Spray away! It won't harm them at all. This stuff is devastating to russet mites.

[@RyanBrrr]

Sulfur will eradicate russet mites in short order, but you absolutely should not spray beyond the second week of flower, at most. If your infestation is bad enough to negatively effect your buds, take the loss and carefully remove the plant from your garden. Sulfur can damage bud development/quality and it’s residue is not safe to consume in the ways you likely would with canna.

[@dumbsathanass8669]

U can use on flowering plants but only as a last resort. It will affect flavor, but can save a crop. It will 100% ruin all extracts if sprayed in flower

[@huayang4608]

Hi Mike, awesome Video. I just bought a bottle. The instructions said it cannot be used on cucumber, melon and squash. Do you know why? I need to treat fungus problems for these vegetables. Are there another product that you recommend?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Now that you mention it, I've never tried it on any of those plants and am not sure why it isn't recommended. I'll have to look into it.

[@Spiritualpanda2]

Thank you so much! I have EXPENSIVE AROIDS that have spider mites and aphids a lot. Those two are my bane- mostly spider mites on my Alocasia, anthuriums and philodendrons. Basically any velevetty looking plant. Thank you thank you thank you! I will try this! Was going to buy a memorize sactchett to try to rid myself of pests but will try this first. You’re my blessing. Thank you.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Best of luck!

[@celesteanton1955]

Thanks for both these methods! Now, how do I get rid of those red beetles that completely destroy my asiatic lilies?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Uh oh, that's a whole other issue, lol

[@theresaleblanc1401]

I found a systemic insecticide works perfectly. You sprinkle it around the base of the plant and kind of rake it in and water lightly. It kills them as soon as they get on the plant

[@theblissfullyfabuloushome2309]

Have a crazy spider mite and aphid infestation at biblical proportions in my veggie garden, trying the sulfur. Hubby applied last night and said it was like a mass exodus with bugs, then the rain came overnight. Will reapply once we get a few dry days. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO! I was all but ready to burn it down.

[@MikeKincaid79]

That is awesome! I laughed at "biblical proportions" lol. Glad it's working for you. Also, I use a soap mixture as well and lately I've just been mixing the soap and sulfur together for a double whammy on them. Here's the soap video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpbQmot4mt-rpMU

[@theblissfullyfabuloushome2309]

@@MikeKincaid79 Thank you

[@theblissfullyfabuloushome2309]

@@MikeKincaid79 We've sprayed the sulfur twice now and I am seeing new aphids on brand-new cucumber flowers. ARGH! Any suggestions?

[@lyndamodeste7902]

Great video, I also read you can't use it in the sun or high temperature or it will cook your plants. But no one has mentioned this?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I use it on my indoor plants so it’s not a problem, but yes, I’d keep it away from direct sun and too much heat.

[@alessandravai1798]

Thank you for all these insights on getting rid of aphids. But what about gnats? You suggested mosquito bites, but it is not available in Canada😖 any other suggestions?

[@MikeKincaid79]

hydrogen peroxide. I'll do a video about it eventually.

[@gayathriumesh]

Thanks for your videos. They are super helpful. I have sawfly problem on my rose leaves, which look like there are holes in the leaves. Can you please suggest some remedy?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll have to look into it.

[@Angela410R]

Mike I have gone back and watched numerous of your videos and I think I have failed to see the one that you address thrips aphids and whiteflies I cannot seem to get those under control. I have use Neem oil as well as does soap and water regimen with the consistency. Do you have any other suggestions or a suggestion telling me a different way of using these products that I'm using incorrectly I really need your help. I know that I followed your advice and many other areas and have been very successful so I know that you know exactly what you're talking about so I know I'm coming to the right source.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

awesome - I haven't had any problems with bugs but good info as I want to grow more roses

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yep, just keep this in your back pocket for if you ever need it.

[@lobe2032]

I will run out and get some sulfur to have for the stubborn rascals. Thanks 😊🤗😁

[@MikeKincaid79]

Get em, Glenda!

[@BobbyJpure]

Thank you! I will be using this for my cacti. I grow them all in a grow tent indoors. Would this be fine to spray in the tent which is indoors?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, I use it indoors and have no problem at all. I prefer to take plants outside to spray just so that the sulfur doesn't get every where, because it will smell like rotten eggs for a couple days, but all the plants go back in the tent. It won't harm tents or any other materials that I'm aware of.

[@pod831]

Most of the aphids and mites are on the bottom side of the leaves; do you need to spray underneath the leaves too?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I spray the whole plant. I usually do 2 treatments about 4 or 5 days apart to interrupt the life cycle.

[@karthickc1190]

What to do with Mealybugs in plant that has no reaction to soap water

[@manoharpothala2491]

Please better shift to Jadam sulphur and wetting agent, works very good.

[@ThePoehladian]

Invaluable ⚖💚⚖

[@ThePoehladian]

Just sprayed in all my troublesome spots. ✌

[@sammysworld5485]

I have black leaf spot issues on my Pieris Japonica. Will this product help with dealing with the fungicide issue?

[@MikeKincaid79]

More than likely.

[@sammysworld5485]

@@MikeKincaid79 Yes doesn’t hurt to try. Thanks Mike.

[@ramiromendez2171]

I have a question, by spraying sulfur on canna plants would it harm the plants in any way, burn leaves?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Nope

[@jennifergriffin3690]

Can you add the sulfur to the soapy water?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Absolutely! I do it all the time.

[@Didartie]

you should get a patron

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've considered it, just have so much going on that it's tough to find more time. What would you want to get out of a patron channel if I started one?

[@Didartie]

@@MikeKincaid79 probably answers to less common questions, like why my wisteria leafs are wrinkley and small, yet still living

[@Didartie]

@@MikeKincaid79 Even though another one from the same mother plant is completely healthy

[@karinchristensen220]

I wonder if it would work on white fly? That was my biggest problem all winter on my petunia cuttings. I used Neem oil and soap which would only slow them down. I guess it was good that the petunias were a trap for them since I didn't have much problems with them on other plants but the poor petunias were a mess. Now that they are outside it is better but I still see white fly.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Taking plants outside in the summer cures a lot of problems. Not sure if it will help with white fly but in my experience, it's the closest thing to a miracle cure.

[@brendabanuelos194]

This guy is a gardening gals dream 😍

[@MikeKincaid79]

A gardening gal got him, lol. He's just trying to live up to the expectations.

[@brian6905]

It’s alright cutie I garden and I’m single 😉

[@TechnologistLive]

Rachel Levine agrees....

[@tinaknutsen]

@@TechnologistLive 😂 That he/she is a disgrace.

[@MrWhiltetail]

I have all kinds of things eating my plants. Especially the apple trees. But the gypsy moth caterpillars are REALLY bad. What do you suggest for a safe option for them? Neem oil?

[@harleyblue17]

I'm having a problem with russet mites can I do a soil drench as well with sulfur.? Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

You could but it's not necessary.

[@harleyblue17]

How much dawn soap should I add with the sulfur so I can Foliar spray..?

[@TechnologistLive]

Start with a squirt or two. More than for dishes but less than the amount of chocolate syrup you'd squirt all over your ice cream

[@DOLfirst]

Hey. Off topic or maybe not...my rhododendron outside is showing signs of disease or creatures. The leaves look chewed around edges. My area is still hanging on to winter (snowed yesterday). Buds are forming, haven't had any rain this spring. Rhododendron was beautiful last year. Opinion? Should I try this sulfer? If so, When should I apply it?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's root weevil. It's a beetle like creature that lives in the soil and crawls up the plant at night to take chunks out of the leaves. It will also destroy the roots and branches. You can buy a solution to treat it at most big box stores. I get the same problem around here occasionally with my rhododendrons. To be honest though, I've never treated it. I just keep mulching and pruning and the ones that get affected one year usually bounce back and look great the next.

[@DOLfirst]

@@MikeKincaid79 THANKS SOOO MUCH for the quick reply. I have been searching and searching for a definitive answer. You have settled the anxiety I've had over this. The thought that I might lose them is daunting. There are four rhododendrons adjacent to one another right in front.

[@MikeKincaid79]

If it gets bad enough then you can lose them so watch closely.

[@shawhawk1733]

Does the sulphur spray also kill the russet mite eggs? You never fail to educate us! Amazing work 😎 I have quite a infestation. How often would u recommend to spray and how many days inbetween

[@MikeKincaid79]

It doesn’t kill the eggs but it decimated anything crawling. 2 treatments about 4 days apart took care of my problem several years ago and I’ve never seen a russet mite since. Yes, we’re talking about the plants we can’t talk about, lol.

[@weatheredtome]

What makes this any better than dish soap? I don't doubt your video, I'm just curious. Thanks in advance!

[@waynetunheim1355]

The sulfer does the dirty work. The soap allows the water/sulfer mix to stick to leaves.

[@toriciulla]

Hi! Can I selectively spray my houseplants or do I need to spray every single one at the same time? I’ve beefed doing a few random plants each week and I’m thinking that is not a good idea. Also if it kills on contact, can’t I wash it off after a few days?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes you can wash it off after its done its job. You can selectively spray but if the plants are in close proximity, the bugs can migrate.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

Will sulfur work for the fungus gnats?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I think it helps cut down on them a lot. I also use mosquito bits but a lot of people use a hydrogen peroxide solution to kill the larvae.

[@robincarter4623]

FYI chiggers and red bugs here in the South hate sulfur you're exactly right! You can also order it through ACE hardware and pick it up at your local hardware store in a 25 lb bag and it's pretty cheap!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I love sulfur for keeping the bugs at bay. I'm also finding out that it keeps the deer at bay too! I may have to look for one of those 25 pound bags.

[@robincarter4623]

@@MikeKincaid79 also I forgot to mention... if you have it shipped to the store you don't have to pay shipping it can get pricey on 25 lbs

[@LittleJordanFarm]

Awesome. I've got to get some of that..what about Japanese beetles? I'm starting to use my ducks to eat the larvae before they turn into beetles but just starting that. And neem oil and hand picking but need a better solution. Thank you happy gardening

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure about the beetles but I can look into it. Our biggest problem around here right now are all the yellow jackets setting up nests for the summer.

[@LittleJordanFarm]

@@MikeKincaid79 mike I'll tell you what I did just last weekend. I was having a family dinner. The wasp yellow jacket and bumblebee all were storming my porches trying to find a place. I sprayed lemongrass essential and water mixture on my eves and rails and steps on thurs. Then on Saturday morning and they have went elsewhere. It works. Peppermint and clove work to especially for snakes

[@MikeKincaid79]

Wow, I'll have to look into that more, thanks.

[@melissasullivan1658]

I’ve found out this year that rosemary essential oil on leaves makes cabbage moths just fly right on by. It’s been a happy accident (I was trying to fight aphids - which don’t seem to care about rosemary, sadly).

[@LittleJordanFarm]

@@melissasullivan1658 awesome thanks I'll be doing that..

[@jaymeproctor2475]

Can this be used in the garden for the bugs that attack squash & cucumbers & the rest of the garden?

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's not a pesticide so I don't think it would work for that kind of bug.

[@JustSayYesDiana]

Can you put the plant immediately under grows lights after treatment?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I do and it doesn't cause a problem.

[@sylviamanning1845]

Thank you for sharing. I want to know how much water and how much of Sulfur? Thanks

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's in the video

[@sylviamanning1845]

@@MikeKincaid79 ok, I will check again. Thank you.

[@twjbendoregon1871]

Hi Mike, what about soap and vinegar?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure what the vinegar would do to the plants but it sure would stink up your house.

[@kowgyrl]

I've found that Sulphur solution makes it easier to mix in water, works like magic! 🎩

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sure does

[@SweetPlantasy]

Did it work?

[@kowgyrl]

​@@SweetPlantasy It works really good

[@katiematthews7161]

Would this solution work in a regular spray bottle or do I need the bottle you've displayed?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Any bottle will work. A simple spray bottle will do.

[@TechnologistLive]

Depending on the grind or fineness of sulfur powder you source. You can premix a solution and filter through pantyhose for instance or better than that use a good duster.

[@michaelparr4329]

Thanks for sharing, Also your WILLOW cuttings vid. I have one 3inch wide by 10inc long rooting like crazy. No leave starts yet but its onley been a week!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Great, Michael! Those willow were so much fun to root. Glad you're enjoying it too. Have fun in the garden this summer!

[@kaymckean8851]

Is this really good for mealie bugs. What about spraying the underside of the leaves. Some of my Hoya are heavily twined and huge. Also is sulfur good for cacti type plants. Thank you

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, spray the underside of leaves. It can be used on all plants. Never tried it for mealie bugs.

[@TechnologistLive]

I read lots about spraying underneath but it's difficult at times. Dusting solves that problem .

[@steliosemmanouilidis5050]

I have tried sulphur, it didn't do much, but it does look way different than yours, it's blue and it doesn't mix up with water that well

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure what you have but sulfur is a yellow color and this stuff will disperse in water very easily.

[@steliosemmanouilidis5050]

@@MikeKincaid79 I remember now, mine was sulphur and copper

[@edcglassworks5771]

I’m assuming it can be used in the soil to treat root aphids? Do you know how effective it is on them by chance?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I’ve never examined the soil but it’s killed any aphids I’ve ever dealt with around here. I use a combination of this and dish soap and it works great.

[@dumbsathanass8669]

No it’s not effective. Expensive Beauvaria Bassiana drenches can keep populations low, but the only true solution to root aphids is steaming the soil to 150F degrees using a very expensive system

[@charliebrown9188]

Hey Mike, I'm pulling my hair out with pest insects indoors on my houseplants as I live on the ground floor and am surrounded by 10foot hedges... the critters just come in on the wind... I'm seriously contemplating using sulphur on my houseplants, I know some plants are susceptible to it... I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on using sulphur indoors. Or anyone's thoughts for that matter - I'd appreciate it.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've used it on different plants and never had a problem. As far as I've seen over the years, sulfur is safe on any plant. The problem is spraying with sulfur and then putting the plant in full sun or under really bright lights, it can burn the leaves. Use the spray and wait a week before rinsing off. There's also a slight egg smell for a day or two but this stuff is effective. I actually just use my sulfur and soap mix together in one solution and it does the trick.

[@GardenObsessions]

Great tip buddy!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Thanks!

[@ruedigerluethy6998]

I wonder how your hosta empress WU is doing?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Just starting to emerge with new growth. Still in the pot.

[@spaz13b]

I know it's an older video, so you probably won't see this, but I looked through all 169 comments and I didn't see anyone ask. We have a butterfly garden that aphids love to invade. Will using this Sulphur solution kill the caterpillars and butterflies also? I imagine it would, but I figured I'd ask anyway. Great vid! You've got another subscriber!

[@MikeKincaid79]

I don't think sulfur would be a problem as it is used mostly to target very small organisms like fungus, thrips, mites, etc. I just found some info on it that says it has a low level of toxicity to bees, which I assume would hold true for butterflies, but that's only if they ingest it and I don't think they'll be targeting the sulfur for consumption. www.ladybug.uconn.edu/FactSheets/insecticides--low-toxicity-options.php

[@spaz13b]

@@MikeKincaid79 awesome! Thanks for the reply!

[@cameroncam12]

But does it actually mix, apparently it needs to be heated to mix?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, it mixes very well. No heat necessary. Just shake.

[@trguitarlesson]

I know you’re talking about houseplants I’m assuming this also applies to fruit trees/saplings and vines/bines? I’m thinking of using this around my orchard and garden/orchard because were having issues with caterpillar‘s/aphids. My only concern would be that it might affect the bees for pollination. would it be a problem?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I can't say for sure but I don't think it will effect them since the bees are going after the pollen in the flower. Just don't spray when the trees are in bloom.

[@TechnologistLive]

The bees are going after the nectar.

[@regiegija02]

Can it help if I only sprinkle it dry on the whole plant and soil or it must be mixed in water? Im having fungus on some succulents.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've sprinkled it dry but its more evenly distributed in water because it's so fine. You may want to wet the plant down first so it has something to adhere to.

[@regiegija02]

@@MikeKincaid79 makes sense, tk u for replying!

[@pawsitiveleader8710]

Does it lower the ph in your soil?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I suppose it would if you put a lot of it around your plant but I don't think the small amount of spray will do much of anything to the soil ph

[@TechnologistLive]

A spray won't you need to work in quite a bit into the soil. Blueberry plants generally thrive with lots and lots of sulfur. But check your ph.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Can this be used preventatively?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, absolutely

[@Kattaltam-v4i]

Hi! I wish I watch this video before I spray insecticide on my plants burn most of their leaves, I had a very bad aphids infestation on black eye Susan I panicked and even though the aphids were only on black eye Susan I thought of preventing and burn all of them 😢

[@markbsb7176]

Can I use this on my hot pepper plants ? And what about when the plants are flowering?blossoming?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes you can. I prefer to take care of any pest problems prior to the fruiting period. That way the plants go in to that period of time with a clean start and you generally won't have any problems.

[@markbsb7176]

@@MikeKincaid79 first time grower and I thought I was on top of everything. I was wrong and my fruits were dropping like flies. Literally more than 200 on one plant. The others not so much. I have found 2 plants that less than 10 (so far) and others with 2-4. This is so frustrating :( I am glad I found your channel.

[@YukonStrings]

Is it necessary to spray both sides of the leaf with this treatment?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, because they live under the leaves too and you don't want to miss any bugs.

[@celtickshatriya4306]

Hi brother will it work on root aphids don't see any on the plant itself all in the medium,if so can I apply by just mixing and just water in directly to soil.

[@MikeKincaid79]

It can't hurt to try. This stuff is great for plants and actually boosts their green growth. As it washes into the soil, I'm sure it will kill the aphids.

[@celtickshatriya4306]

Thanks,will give it a shot ,great upload BTW 👍

[@theresaleblanc1401]

So I used the sulfur on my petunia plants and it ruined all of the flowers and buds and the bugs are back almost as bad as they were to begin with. Could I have used too much or soaked them too much? It’s killing me to not be able to get rid of them!!

[@MikeKincaid79]

Are they soft bodied bugs? Also, you will more than likely need 2 treatments to kill the new bugs as they hatch. You’ve got to break the life cycle. We’re the plants in the sun. Sulfur can burn the leaves if it’s in the sun.

[@theresaleblanc1401]

They are soft bodied. Most look like black aphids but some are tiny paper thin looking black bugs. They may have been in the sun. So do it again and keep them in the shade.

[@theresaleblanc1401]

Also it wasn’t the leaves, it was all of the flowers and buds that turned brown

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, do it again in the shade and you will probably need 2 treatments 4 or 5 days apart.

[@denisemelanson9089]

Are you using a 1 gallon sprayer for 1.5 table spoon of sulfur?

[@MikeKincaid79]

1/2 gallon sprayer

[@judyjerman5562]

What about mealy bugs? Will this work to get rid of them? They are my biggest issue. So maybe I’ll give this a try on them. Guess it won’t hurt.

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've never tried it on them but I'm interested in your results.

[@harrymonk6]

How many teaspoons per gallon was it

[@MikeKincaid79]

It’s in the video

[@beckykempken5598]

Does this work for mealy bugs on succulents as well?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Never tried it on them. I have a feeling the answer is no.

[@GreekPlantDaddy]

Have you used sulfur on fig leaves to combat rust? Does it work?

[@MikeKincaid79]

No, but I'll bet it solves the problem.

[@luckybarrel7829]

Does copper fungicide also have the same effect? I have some right now, but no sulphur. Also, how do you prevent the nozzle from clogging up. My barber sprays just stop working.

[@MikeKincaid79]

They are different. Never had a problem with clogging. It's so fine, it just sprays right through without a problem.

[@luckybarrel7829]

@@MikeKincaid79 So I had one of these, but they stopped spraying wide range (idk what's it called). Only the jet like spray when you screw it out some more used to work (i don't have the right words to describe what I want to describe).

[@TechnologistLive]

Make a solution and strain through pantyhose for instance. Then put in sprayer. A better alternative is a duster . You can mix sulfur and diatomaceous earth together for the dusting. Got chiggers? Dust them into oblivion....

[@luckybarrel7829]

@@TechnologistLive Thx, I avoid diatomaceous earth tho, if it's sharp enuf for bugs, it must be sharp enuf for my lungs, but the straining idea is good, but also, I'm just gonna shift towards plants that don't need as much care, no time with work...

[@TechnologistLive]

@@luckybarrel7829 that's smart to find low maintenance plants But as the video Maker noted if the plant is unhealthy that's when it gets attacked. Healthy plants are self-caring and use pheromones to ward off and to call in help. As long as a plant has what it needs to generate the pheromones. The reason scary stories are spread about DE, like it's dangerous to breathe even a bit, is because it's effective and safe, unlike what prez says is. But don't snort the stuff. The chemical companies are selling poisonous products way more dangerous than DE. The dust around your house is more dangerous than DE. One of my dog's favorite activities is to get dusted with DE anytime day or night all year long. If there was lung damage going on he'd have shown it. His snozzola and lungs are top notch and never gets poisons applied like the vet recommends. He's flea and tick free and only scratches when he's wanting a dust bath with DE. Which frankly doesn't have much smell to it.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

What happens if you add just like a drop of dishwashing soap to break the waters tension so that the stuff can mix in better?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I'll have to make some up and see what it does.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

@@MikeKincaid79 don't leave me in suspension...

[@MikeKincaid79]

LOL

[@MikeKincaid79]

I tried it and it worked really well. The powder still sank over time but the double threat to the bugs was great and there was no bad interaction between the two and no harm to the plants.

[@theoverworkedgardener5648]

@@MikeKincaid79 very cool 😎

[@tonyb7319]

Hey Mike, since it is a fungicide, does it work on fig rust (preventative of course)? I'm going to test this week. Florida also has Sri Lanka Weevils.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure but I suppose it might work. That's a good idea, I may have to give it a try on the figs.

[@saveourworld5592]

Is this the same as lime sulfur?

[@Adrian-cw8yu]

no, this is yellow elemental sulphur

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

So will sulfur get rid of peach leaf curl? I took my tree out because it was destroyed by the stuff.

[@MikeKincaid79]

Not sure, I don't have any peaches here cause they just don't grow well in my area. I'll have to look into it.

[@orchidgarden3124]

Yes, it is a preventive. It won’t cure it once it’s in the tissue of the leaves. You spray the tree with it in late fall and again in early spring before it blooms. Check your local agricultural extension for more info on fruit trees. I don’t think there is any cure once you have a leaf curl infection. So, prevention is the key.

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

@@orchidgarden3124 Thank you for the information!

[@richardmmartinez13]

Can you combine sulfur with the soap in the same treatment?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes

[@AbeC116]

What’s works for rust/orange spots on plant?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Have you tried sulfur yet?

[@AbeC116]

@@MikeKincaid79 no I haven’t but I will try it next. Thanks

[@butterflyj685]

I just found out it's suppose to be toxic to apricots, cucumbers and raspberries. Unfortunately, I already applied it to my raspberry plant.

[@Adrian-cw8yu]

that is lime sulphur ... this is yellow elemental sulphur, completely different

[@SweetPlantasy]

You ever visited OC, cali? Seemed familiar

[@MikeKincaid79]

Been down there a few times.

[@SweetPlantasy]

@@MikeKincaid79 Garden Grove particularly?

[@helenehouston6409]

Will this work for gnats ?

[@MikeKincaid79]

I've never specifically sprayed this for gnats but I've noticed that it has helped cut down on their numbers. I may do some experiments with it for gnat control in the future and I'll let you know.

[@donnaz1961]

Wow, thank you for this video! I can never get rid of those darn afids! Can it be used as a preventative measure? Like spraying every 2 weeks or once a month?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Sure, you can spray more often and I don't think it would hurt anything, but once you get rid of the problem, you shouldn't have to keep spraying.

[@donnaz1961]

@@MikeKincaid79 thank you so much!

[@fatimahsantos]

I have root aphids infestation. Can I pour this solution on the soil itself?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, and it will kill soft bodied bugs in the soil.

[@chandraprasad1244]

I have been using soap water solution for 2 years now. Every summer my Azalea are afflicted by lacebug. Just yesterday I used it on my Arabian Jasmine plant which has a nasty infestation of mealybugs. Sometimes I also mix a bit of neem oil. But neem oil seem to burn the leaves, especially on the Rose and Kalanchoe plants

[@MikeKincaid79]

You're doing the right thing. Yeah, the oil does burn plants in my experience too. Didn't know the soap would help with lacebug but it makes sense. Thanks!

[@orchidgarden3124]

If the oils are burning, make a weaker solution and only spray in the evening or very early morning or the sun shining on the wet oil causes burns. I spray in evening.

[@camicri4263]

Awesome! Thanks Mike! Hugs🤗💜

[@MikeKincaid79]

Hugs!

[@camicri4263]

Thanks

[@jonsmith7504]

Whats the rate per gallon? How many tablespoons or teaspoons

[@MikeKincaid79]

It's all in the video

[@jonsmith7504]

@@MikeKincaid79 maan your gona make me watch your shitty video instead of just telling me...if yiur voice wasnt annoying id be able to watch it

[@markoxendine9748]

You should make a follow-up video to warn people not to use soap that contains oils , sulfur & oils , even if natural oils will burn plants !!!

[@juliedavison-white1496]

Thank you so much

[@MikeKincaid79]

Any time, Julie

[@Highnz57]

Big fan of sulfur. 👍

[@sallyloosli4379]

Can you use this for aphids on roses??

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes

[@scottyweed2427]

Can I use this on soil? I have root aphids

[@MikeKincaid79]

Yes, anything that crawls up will get toasted.

[@easybreezy6883]

3 table spoons of sulfur per gallon. Does it matter if you spray it in the dark or light time????

[@MikeKincaid79]

Doesn't matter but I always spray in the day so I can see what I'm doing. I spray every part of the plant and you may need a second dose in a few days to kill newly hatched bugs.

[@gvv1mhh]

Thanks man

[@Figamico]

Is sulfur harmful to figs growing?

[@MikeKincaid79]

Small amounts of sulfur are required by all plants.