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Black ants and flys converging on asian lily stalks #47716 September 15th, 2006 at 05:22 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 North Carolina Tyler OP Junior Member
OP Tyler Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006 North Carolina	Just started today I think. Didn't notice them yesterday. Ants are black and medium sized, flys look like regular house flys. Just on two lily stalks (no flower on anymore), and a couple african marigolds. Any ideas? I'm a new gardener. Thanx, all! Tyler

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Re: Black ants and flys converging on asian lily stalks #47717 September 15th, 2006 at 05:35 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 East Coast Longy Member
Longy Member Joined: Sep 2004 East Coast	There may be scale insect on the plants. It's like a tiny little dome shaped pest which exudes a sweet honeydew. The ants and flies are attracted to the sweetness. Have a close look. If that is the case, A spray with whiteoil will take care of them. To make your own whiteoil, take 1 cup cooking oil, 1 1/2 cups water and a teaspoon of washing up liquid. Blend. Dilute 10:1 to spray. Don't spray on a hot day.

Re: Black ants and flys converging on asian lily stalks #47718 September 18th, 2006 at 09:35 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 North Carolina Tyler OP Junior Member
OP Tyler Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006 North Carolina	Thanx Longey, going to try it today. Tyler

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