What is the best DIY remedy for aphids ?
by Ric16632216
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Also some thing is eating all the leaves on my marigold plants and a couple other varieties like, blanket flowers and basil and dill. HELP!!!!!!!!
6 answers
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Lyn15291588
on Jun 19, 2017
First spray the plants with the hose on a high enough spray to remove bugs but not damage the plants. Spray with a mix of water with a few drops of dish soap. Repeat often to keep the bugs away. -
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Janet Pizaro
on Jun 19, 2017
Spray them down with a horticultural oil and repeat as necessary. -
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Patty S
on Jun 19, 2017
Spray with dish soap and water (1 tsp soap to 1 quart water)then release lady bugs for control. You can buy them at the nursery or Home Depot. The lady bugs will eat the aphids. -
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Barbara Baldwin
on Jun 19, 2017
Ditto what Patty S said -
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Jan Clark
on Jun 19, 2017
As for your other plants, can you tell if it's being eaten by bugs or critters? The oil will help for most bugs but you may have to take other steps if animals are eating your herbs. -
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Pegg77
on Jun 20, 2017
When spraying the soapy water, make sure you get the under side of the leaves.
Lyn15291588
on Jun 19, 2017
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 19, 2017
Patty S
on Jun 19, 2017
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