How Do I Get Rid of Aphids…Without Poison??

On my roses, snowball tree and also on bachelor buttons!!

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#1 Comment By llb317 On 05/28/2011 @ 6:38 pm

years ago I had this problems with house plants, An elderly, but very smart co-worker told me to collect cigarette butts, old chewing tobacco, or any such items, and to sprinkle it around the plant before watering. Bugs do not like nicotine and disappear. Within 2 weeks, no more aphids.

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#2 Comment By Nikki On 05/29/2011 @ 9:05 am

We have found neem oil to be very effective in treating these pests. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[1]

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