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Q.Oleander Bugs

Bobbiekay added on May 26, 2011 | Answered

They have what looks like black ants and on the new growth there are thousands of yellow looking eggs. I have sprayed with Neem oil and it’s not working.

Plase help

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Heather
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Answered on June 1, 2011

These are aphids. The ants are attracted to them. The neem oil will work on them, but it takes a little time for neem to work. This article will also help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm

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