Will neem spray or insecticidal soap harm the ladybugs?
P.B., Arlington Neem is a little too strong to use on aphids, and it will harm ladybugs and other beneficial insects. Cleaning the plants with Soil Mender Plant Wash or Bio-Wash by 1st Enviro Safety Inc. (www.1stenviro safetyinc.com) would get rid of aphids, but it also may kill ladybugs. I hope that you did good organic bed preparation before planting the daylilies and that you are not using synthetic fertilizers, which can cause aphid attacks. If you are using organic techniques, aphids should be a temporary irritation because ladybugs will get rid of them. A friend who wants to become an organic gardener is growing fruit trees. She wonders whether she needs two trees of each type for pollination to occur. She also is concerned about brown spot, insects and damage by deer. A.D., Hamilton, Tenn. Some fruit trees have special pollination needs, while others do not. Check with a nursery or extension office in your area to learn about that. To control insects and diseases, spray a mixtur
