Talcum powder is a new one to me. So I really can't say.
Below is a link for other suggestions of going organic.
http://www.beneficialinsects101.com/natu鈥?/a>
Or try this from one of my previous answers
I'm giving you the best non chemical recipe there is I will also include the link. I'm 71 and my grandmother taught us about this and my entire family uses it/ see all of the uses it has.
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For Black-spot fungus on roses: Make the Fels Naptha Solution by shaving 1 inch of Fels Naptha bar into a nylon stocking and placing it into a gallon of boiling water along with 4 ounce of liquid dish soap (Ivory). This will keep nicely and you can use it as needed. It will have a gel-like consistency so mix well before using. For the black-spot fungus, mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of Fels naptha solution and 1 gallon of water. Spray as needed.
IMPORTANT***** In recent years soap manufacturers have added degreasers and antibacterial ingredients to their products. These are VERY harmful to your plants and most likely will burn or kill them. When a home gardening technique calls for liquid dish soap be very careful that you use only Ivory or Fels Naptha Solution. You can also use the original liquid lemon type detergent which has no additives, just be careful that it does not contain a degreaser or is antibacterial.
~~~~~~~~~~~Spray aphids
with 3 tablespoons grated Fels Naptha Soap dissolved in 1 gallon of hot water. Mix well and let cool. Spray as needed.
~~~~~~~~~~~Insect Control:
Prepare Fels Naptha Solution first. (Solution - shave 1 inch of Fels Naptha bar in a nylon stocking and place it into a gallon of boiling water along with 4 oz. liquid dish soap(Ivory). Store as needed and shake well before use. It will have a gel-like consistency.) Mix 1 cup of Fels Naptha Solution with 1 cup antiseptic mouthwash (mint flavored if nematodes are a problem) and 1 cup chewing tobacco juice. Spray with a 20-gal hose-end sprayer with a golf ball in it to keep mixture mixed. Follow-up with an application of Dursban or Diazinon, if needed.
http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/ProductDetai鈥?/a>
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http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/Fels_Naptha_鈥?/a>
Many stores carry it, I buy mine at a True Value or Ace Hardware store.Will sprinkling talcum powder around my garden harm myh plants?
rather than talc, consider diatomaceous earth DE..... same effects on creepy crawlies.... wear a mask....
talc isn't something that's suggested anymore...
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/c鈥?/a>
I've never heard of that...interesting....this link is full of great info on how to maintain a garden to control insects...it also provide a site to make your own natural insect/pest spray...not all insects/bugs are harmful to the garden some are beneficial...it also discusses this and how to attract them...........
http://www.ehow.com/how_2094685_control-鈥?/a>
Yeah, It's not good for plants, but from my experience i don't thing it is not a big matter.
http://www.abbyirondoors.com
Use insecticide soap, by green safe, sold at home depot.
Also corn gluten, or black molasses, 10% vinegar.
There is a ton of organic material that you can use!
Didn't heard any used or in my experience encountered using talcum powder. We just used cayenne pepper powder if you're on pest control mode. For more info here: http://vegetablegardeningideas.com/garde鈥?/a>
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