Controlling Aphids
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Controlling Aphids
- Keep the grass around the garden mowed.
- Use row covers.
- A reflective mulch like aluminum foil repels aphids.
- Application of fermented extract of stinging nettle repels them.
- Homemade Sprays:Tomato or potato leaf juice
- Garlic, onion, or pepper
- Boil 1 pound of spinach or rhubarb leaves for 30 minutes in 1 quart of water, strain, cool, and add a touch of soap (not detergent).
- Insecticidal soap or lime solution spray
- Forceful water jets 2-3 times a day
