When my small green house had lots of aphids early this spring, I ordered ladybugs, which eat them. One of my sons told me where he orders ladybugs ?they are much better than what you buy at a garden shop.

You can buy a few or a lot. Current price is the same for 110 or 700. Shipment is quick.



Here is the link, which you can order from:



http://www.highsierraladybugs.com/



Betty Boyd

Chimacum Washington



From: tweeters-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:tweeters-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Hal Michael
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 12:37 PM
To: Lee Tenneboe <magicdeelee at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Tweeters] aphid control?



When I lived in Sacramento aphids were a huge problem for roses. One recommendation, which we used, was to plant garlic around the base of the rose. Seemed to work. Might try interplanting garlic with the other flowers. Plus, hummers do eat small bugs so complete elimination of the aphids may remove a food source.





Hal Michael
Science Outreach Director, Sustainable Fisheries Foundation
Olympia WA
360-459-4005
360-791-7702 (C)
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Hi Tweeters, I need some help please. I have been striving to turn my condo balcony into a hummingbird haven with feeders, a fountain, a bird swing and as many hummingbird friendly plants/flowers that I can manage. The aphids are taking over. I sprayed a fruit and vegetable safe insecticide on a couple of plants they don?t seem to like, but I?m not convinced that a spray supposedly ?safe? for humans is safe for a tiny little hummer. I don?t want to spray anything, but the aphids are killing the blooms that the hummers would feed on, so I just don?t know what to do. Any suggestions on how to get rid of those darn aphids that is safe for hummers? Thank you in advance for your help!
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