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Need advice for dealing with aphids

19 years ago

I have a horrible infestation of aphids on my huge dill plant, which has been eaten down by the last hatch of BST. Now, I have a new hatch of nearly 30 on a plant without much foliage. The problem is the aphids, which have attracted lots of ants. I think the ants are eating some of the small cats too. How do I get rid of the aphids without hurting the cats?

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valentinetbear
19 years ago
Freaky! Just found a site that talks about companion planting and it included dill as a good companion for numerous plants because it deters aphids! (Good thing it had the warning that "what works for some, won't...!")

Below is a link to a site that gives noninsecticide ways of dealing with aphids AND the ants that coral them. Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Managing Aphid Problems without Pesticides
snowgardener
19 years ago
The only companion I've found that deters aphids is garlic. What I would do in your situation is remove the cats from the dill first, then treat the dill with a garlic pepper spray to kill the aphids.
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