Aphids
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Linda T
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Does anyone know how to get rid of aphids naturally? Hate those chemicals!
13 answers
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ladybugs, and some insecticide soaps are a couple I have used. Are you working with indoor or outdoor plants?
KMS Woodworks
on May 30, 2013
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Outdoor plants. Where do you get ladybugs? and thanks.
Linda T
on May 30, 2013
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Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
Linda T
on May 30, 2013
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Those 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.
Adrienne Sajecki
on May 30, 2013
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Thanks so much.
Linda T
on May 30, 2013
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I got my lady bugs from a local flowershop / greenhouse.
KMS Woodworks
on May 31, 2013
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I just run my finger down and squish them. Of course, if you have a kajillion of them, it's not too practical.
Mary L
on May 31, 2013
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I heard that dish soap mixed with water in a spray bottle sprayed on the underside of the leaves should do the trick.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on May 31, 2013
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Thank you all.
Linda T
on Jun 02, 2013
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I have had great luck with banana peels. Chop them finely and place them around the affected plant, just under the surface of the soil.
Becky - Clover and Thyme
on Jul 09, 2013
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I love to mash the aphid with my thumb and finger. There is something so visceral about getting rid of those suckers!!!
Laura Huckaba
on Nov 15, 2013
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The spraying of soapy water sometimes works but I've had the most success Neem oil.
Heather Barton
on May 04, 2015
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In 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!!!
Doyle Tami Harmon
on May 30, 2015
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