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Aphids in your garden? Here is what to know
Aphids are small, soft-bodied, slow moving insects with piercing mouthparts that suck the sap out of plants. There are about ...
Typically, an infestation of aphids on most perennials can be safely removed by using an insecticidal soap or spraying plants with a strong blast of water from your garden hose to knock the aphids ...
However, like many garden vegetables, it is also prone to pests, including the dreaded aphid. Fortunately, marigolds can be planted near your zucchini as a companion plant that can help deter this ...
Both native predators, such as ladybirds, hoverflies and lacewings, and an introduced parasite attack woolly aphids. The introduced parasite, a tiny wasp (Aphelinus mali), now lives wild in southern ...
Did you know that there are more than 4000 types of aphids worldwide? The woolly aphid is just one of these, but they seem to be everywhere right now, so let's look at how to handle them without ...
Your description sounds like you have a problem with whiteflies and a population big enough that it requires treatment. Despite their name, they resemble moths more than flies and are a common ...
You can have a beautiful, productive garden while working with nature to manage insect pests. As you incorporate various ...