Help! My Zinnia has Lice!
By Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
Germany
April 27, 2020 9:24am CST
Yes, I have found it today when I was watering the plants. They were plenty that I have to shower the Zinnia plant in the pots. It was awful and I felt like scratching my skin seeing them. I had to use gloves to get rid of them. I am not contented yet and so I bought a spray bottle to put water and washing detergent to spray to that plant later.
Do you have any idea how to get rid of plant lice? Any idea?
I hope the newly planted rose which was next to the Zinnia was not contaminated. My zinnia was about to bloom. I hope I can still cure it.
So, how was or is your Monday? Mine is fine. I will tell you about my walking in the city after I have eaten dinner. Thanks for reading.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
27 Apr 20
It’s making me itch just reading this
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
I can relate to that itching while reading @Tampa_girl7. Thank you.
@everwonderwhy (7355)
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28 Apr 20
Spray soapy water and leave the the plant in the sun. That's what I'd probably do. Lady bugs would love to feed on them, too.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
27 Apr 20
Sorry am not aware of it and hope you can find a solution. Have a good day
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
I already got a piece of advice which is good @Butterfingers. Thank you and have a nice day, too.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
28 Apr 20
I see you got great advice, there Is usually someone here who has the answer.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
28 Apr 20
Yes, indeed @BelleStarr. There are many who can answers our questions here. Thank you.
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@birjudanak (14316)
• India
9 Jul 20
its very sad thing but as I can see your recent one discussion that your zinnia bloomed well as this one old discussion so I am sure you get a solution of it. I am not familiar with this kind of thing.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
9 Jul 20
I have solved the problem already @birjudanak. I sprayed the plants with soap and water solution. Thank you.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
28 Apr 20
You did right when you used water with detergent.
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@sathviksouvik (23233)
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10 Jul 20
In India people put leaves spray. That kills insects on top of leaves. But if lice comes in contact of human hair, then there has to separate application of shampoo.
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@sathviksouvik (23233)
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11 Jul 20
@thelme55 Yes I know in India, children are taken to doctors because lice also eats into blood of scalp and really creates damages.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
11 Jul 20
@sathviksouvik Yes, the same here and they are also not allowed to go to school for a week or more if the kids have lice.
@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
27 Apr 20
I just came back from shopping, we emptied the fridge over the weekend as if we were termites ...
About this your problem, I'm not sure, but there has to be a solution at an agricultural pharmacy or something similar, I don't know if you have it there..
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
Lol! You are funny being termites @LowRiderX. I don´t want to go to a nursery to ask and so I asked here as I know there are many here at Mylot who are good at gardening. Thank you.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
@LowRiderX I think I spent 2 hours in the kitchen almost every day. I like it that we have leftovers as I can have saved time for myself.
I think I know who that lady is. I have not seen her for a while now.
I think I know who that lady is. I have not seen her for a while now.1 person likes this
@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
27 Apr 20
@thelme55 We eat a lot 
it's true...I spend most of my time in the kitchen, I'm more tired of cooking, I told my family that we were switching to cans 
That is the true, here is one person from the UK, (not sure if its woman or man but that is not even important) she/he is amazing in gardening, her / his garden is like a little paradise on earth.. 
it's true...I spend most of my time in the kitchen, I'm more tired of cooking, I told my family that we were switching to cans
That is the true, here is one person from the UK, (not sure if its woman or man but that is not even important) she/he is amazing in gardening, her / his garden is like a little paradise on earth.. 2 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I'm not good with plants at all but I'm sure you'll get the solution from our friends here with green thumbs
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
28 Apr 20
Yes, I got many good tips from our fellow mylotters @Marilynda1225. Thank you.
@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
27 Apr 20
Ewwwww! I don't know anything about plants; so I'm afraid I can't help. Hope someone here can help you.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
I am already helped by @Raelove @LindaOHio. This is the first time I encounter this insect. Thank you.
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@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
I don´t need to @Starkinds. Some of our mylotters are good at gardening. I am already helped. Thank you.
