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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Ladybugs can come in THOUSANDS and en masse, they stink. :)
Garden Breathe Spout @Jo
Yep! They are here. Ordered ladybugs from ebay today. I'd rather have a ladybug infestation than an aphid. 😬 #gardening
09:29 PM - Apr 30, 2023
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Garden Breathe Spout
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In response to Woke/Saying NO to polls.
Kindly, give me your best alternative to eliminate aphids. Or a good soapy water trick bc they kicked my butt two years ago.
09:43 PM - Apr 30, 2023
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J. Hansen
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When I planted lots of dill randomly in my garden, especially near tomatoes, I had fewer aphids. Might have been the lacewings that like dill. Later, I inadvertently "encouraged" ladybugs, but that's another story... (by the way, I prune dill to keep it thick w more flowers.)
10:01 PM - Apr 30, 2023 (Edited)
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Garden Breathe Spout
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Thank you for sharing. I'd not thought about dill but will definitely purchase. And thanks for the maintenance tip. Think I'll cancel the ladybug order but will def. keep a close eye on the aphids.
10:05 PM - Apr 30, 2023
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J. Hansen
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I'm actually a ladybug fan, but in reasonable numbers. Dill supports lacewings which eat aphids. I scatter dill seeds around several times a season, they grow quickly and it's cheaper than plants. Best of luck!
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09:50 AM - May 02, 2023
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Jen Coe
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genius!
12:17 PM - May 02, 2023
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