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Originally Posted by bigsmile542
Yes KK I find that molasses is very good to use with microbes, in weekly feed for plants. There are many use for it. The microbes brake down the soil and let the plants take up what they need to grow. If you soil is not alive nether will be the plants. Thanks for your input helps to try new things in life.
Zone 8
South West TX
Also found this
Molasses
AS AN INSECTICIDE
Yes, it is true. You will not find any university studies on Molasses as an insecticide, but the bottom line is that Molasses is very effective against sucking insects like Lace bugs, Aphids, and Whitefly. Why? this is because Molasses actually increases the natural sugar content of plants (Brix Level). Pest insects cannot dispel the gasses caused by sugars and will leave high sugar plants alone.
Outstanding for controlling Fungal Gnats and Thrips.
http://www.sanjacsupply.com/horticulture/organic-pest-control/natural-insecticides/molasses/