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Bugs all over the buds?

Posted by rsieminski 9 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 27, 05 at 14:52

They are white tiny little bugs (aphids???), and the smallest little ants(maybe they are eating the white bugs???)

How do I get rid of the bugs, with out getting rid of the good critters, like earthworms?
Thanks,
--Rick


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RE: Bugs all over the buds?

Ants protect the aphids, so they can harvest the sweet honeydew (AKA poo) the aphids produce. A strong blast of water will take care of most infestations. There are numerous other relatively safe things like insecticidal soap for more severe problems.


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