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kurtzapril4

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6. Ahhh....aphids
Sun Jan 6, 2013, 10:37 AM
Jan 2013

Parthenogenic little buggers. We sprayed them with a mixture of alcohol and water. Test on the leaves first, though, just in case, but alcohol usually doesn't bother leaves. Or you could use Safer's Soap, or Neem Oil. Or ladybugs, as mentioned by another poster. Aphids and spider mites also love still, warm air. After you have gotten rid of your aphids, you might try a putting a little fan in the area, just to get some air movement. Good Luck!

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