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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comWhat are the little lice looking bugs at the base of my garden plants? I’ve scratched them off with my fingernail. Also, I find them floating in the water after I have brought some of the blooms in and put them in water. What are they and how do I get rid of them?
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1 Comment To "lice looking bugs"
#1 Comment By shelley On 05/09/2015 @ 5:56 pm
I believe you are referring to aphids, which are referred to as “plant lice”. The use of neem oil is commonly recommended to combat them.
For more information on aphids and how to apply neem oil, please visit the following links:
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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-aphids-and-ants.htm [2]
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