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for years i have had a big problem with leaf miners on tomato's,bell peppers and purple trumpets.i can't seem to get rid of them,i have tried lindane,which was recommended by a local nursery,well it did not work. i am looking for an answer that will be safe to use on my plants. i was hoping you could give me a solution.


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Dear Dave,

http://www.gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/naturalpestcontrol/leafminers.htm

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.


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