Indoor Garden Aphids
Just like outdoor plants, indoor plants can come under attack from pests. Aphids are common pests both indoors and outdoors and can kill a plant by feeding on the plant's sap. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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Aphids can be red, black or green and tend to live on the underside of leaves near new growth and flower buds.
Removal
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Wash the leaves of your plant with water to remove all visible insects. Now spray the leaves with insecticidal soap.
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Solution
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English gardeners plant garlic bulbs along with indoor plants to deter insects. You can also crush garlic in water and spray it on your plants to remove and deter aphids.
Maintenance
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After removing as many aphids as possible, try putting the plant outside so natural aphid predators like ladybugs and lacewings can help eradicate the pests.
Prevention
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To prevent insect infestations on your indoor plants, always use clean sterile pots and soil and keep new plants isolated until you are sure they are free of pests and diseases.
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