Aphids
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KMS Woodworks on May 30, 2013ladybugs, and some insecticide soaps are a couple I have used. Are you working with indoor or outdoor plants?Helpful Reply
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Linda T on May 30, 2013Outdoor plants. Where do you get ladybugs? and thanks.Helpful Reply
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Linda T on May 30, 2013Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.Helpful Reply
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Adrienne Sajecki on May 30, 2013Those are the two best ways to get rid of Aphids, You can order Ladybugs here http://www.gardeners.com. They will eat a few then lay eggs, the larve eat the most aphids.Helpful Reply
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Linda T on May 30, 2013Thanks so much.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on May 31, 2013I got my lady bugs from a local flowershop / greenhouse.Helpful Reply
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Mary L on May 31, 2013I just run my finger down and squish them. Of course, if you have a kajillion of them, it's not too practical.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on May 31, 2013I heard that dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle sprayed on the underside of the leaves should do the trick.Helpful Reply
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Linda T on Jun 02, 2013Thank you all.Helpful Reply
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Becky - Clover and Thyme on Jul 09, 2013I have had great luck with banana peels. Chop them finely and place them around the affected plant, just under the surface of the soil.Helpful Reply
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Laura Huckaba on Nov 15, 2013I love to mash the aphid with my thumb and finger. There is something so visceral about getting rid of those suckers!!!Helpful Reply
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Heather Barton on May 04, 2015The spraying of soapy water sometimes works but I've had the most success Neem oil.Helpful Reply
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Doyle Tami Harmon on May 30, 2015In the morning, set your hose sprayer on stream and turn it up full blast and hit the infested area of the plant with the stream of water. You will have to repeat this over the summer, but no chemicals are involved. Also, Jerry Baker has a book on home made gardening solutions and I have found his recipes to be most helpful. You can find it on Amazon. Happy bug hunting!!!Helpful Reply
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