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Have you had a week of Aphids too?

The cartoon headline says, “Aphids are a natural part of the garden’s ecosystem” The cartoon shows two worms looking at a plant with aphids on it. One work says to the other, “ Aphids are a natural source of food to birds” The other worm, looking at the aphids, asks, “Are we related? #putpollinatorsfirst

The worms have drawn Aphid cartoons this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. Their numbers grow quickly as there are fewer predators … but that all changes as the season develops and more predators emerge, to reform the natural balance in your garden. Aphids are a staple food for birds, wasps, lacewings, ladybirds and many more …

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Are Aphids one of your five a day?

The cartoon headline says, “Rely on the natural world to control Aphids. One ladybird will eat 300 Aphids in its lifetime.” The cartoon shows a worm looking at a ladybird on a leaf with orange and black aphids in front of it. The worm says, “ I’m concerned about your diet. You need to eat more greens.” The ladybird and all of the greenfly on the leaf say “!” #putpollinatorsfirst

The worms are looking at Aphids this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. Their numbers grow quickly as there are fewer predators … but that all changes as the season develops and more predators emerge, to reform the natural balance in your garden. Aphids are a staple food for birds, wasps, lacewings, ladybirds and many more …

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Good to know: the plants Aphids don’t like …

The cartoon headline says, “Help deter Aphids by planting pungent smelling plants alongside your effected plants.” The cartoon shows a worm standing next to a garlic bulb sprouting new leaves, it has a wooden peg on its nose. It says, Try using Sage, nasturtiums or garlic.” and then goes on to say, “if you must” #putpollinatorsfirst

The worms are looking at Aphids this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. By planting pungent smelling plants next to you effected plants you can deter them from growing their numbers quickly. So, as the season develops and more predators emerge, you naturally reform the balance in your garden.

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Can you find an Aphid?

The cartoon headline says, “Aphids can be hard to spot. They hide in leaf joints and under leaves.” The cartoon shows a lot of aphids hiding under a leaf. On the upper side of the leaf one aphid is standing up, it says, “ 99, 100 … ready or not here i come.”

The worms are looking at Aphids this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. Their numbers grow quickly as there are fewer predators … but that all changes as the season develops and more predators emerge, to reform the natural balance in your garden. Try not to use insecticides as this kills the predators as well. #putpollinatorsfirst Squash them or spray off with a jet hose to control them, where you can. Follow our blog to get more daily gardening cartoons, ideas, tasks and tips.

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Aphid control, use your head and your hose

The cartoon headline says, “At the first sign of Aphids you can wash them or pinch them off. Try to tolerate their presence, they are a natural food source.” The cartoon is of a worm being sprayed by a jet of water, it says, “ I am NOT an Aphid!” #putpollinatorsfirst

The worms are looking at Aphids this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. Their numbers grow quickly as there are fewer predators … but that all changes as the season develops and more predators emerge, to reform the natural balance in your garden. Try not to use insecticides as this kills the […]

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There are 500 species of Aphid in the UK

The cartoon headline says, “Aphids are a natural part of the garden’s ecosystem” The cartoon shows two worms looking at a plant with aphids on it. One work says to the other, “ Aphids are a natural source of food to birds” The other worm, looking at the aphids, asks, “Are we related? #putpollinatorsfirst

The worms are looking at Aphids this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. Their numbers grow quickly as there are fewer predators … but that all changes as the season develops and more predators emerge, to reform the natural balance in your garden.

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Do you know your blackfly from your greenfly?

The cartoon headline says, “There are 500 species of aphid in the UK. Known as blackly or greenfly they can also be orange, yellow and brown, too. In the cartoon two worms are looking a leaf with orange ‘greenfly’ o it. One work says to the other one, “Look! Greenfly” The other work says, “Eric, I think you might be colourblind”

The worms are looking at Aphids this week. As new plant growth emerges, so do aphids. Their numbers grow quickly as there are fewer predators … but that all changes as the season develops and more predators emerge, to reform the natural balance in your garden.