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1 Comment To "Hello ! I grow milkweed for Monarchs, I am having a problem with aphids. Any suggestions, please ?"
#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 07/18/2019 @ 1:08 am
Glad you are helping the monarchs! I grow milkweed too and have the same problem with aphids. Most of the time if I just wait it out, the ladybugs and other aphid predators will get them, and quickly too. If it really bothers you, try hosing them off, or pinching them off with a napkin. Be sure to have plants available that attract ladybugs like fennel, dill, marigolds and chives. Also, I don’t see aphids as much on asclepias tuberosa (orange butterfly weed).
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