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Attention to cultivation requirements, introduction of natural enemies, removal by gloved hand or mechanical tool, row covers, and use of horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps are environmentally friendly ways to get rid of aphids. Heavy aphid presences indicate such environmental stress as prolonged drought or human error as over-fertilizing, over-watering, or under-watering. Plants whose heat, light, moisture and nutrient needs are respected tend to have fewer problems with such swarming insect pests as aphids and mealybugs.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell the only insect I know that get rid of aphids are ladybugs. Aphids are on the ladybugs diet list.
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What is an aphicide?
An aphicide is a pesticide intended to kill aphids.
What is biological control of insects?
Biological control is controlling insect populations not with pesticide, but with their natural enemies, like ladybugs in the case of aphids. This kills only the pests, and no other species. There's also no risk of the pest becoming resistant!
How do you get rid of lawn?
Lawn moths are related to aphids and typically fly at night. You can get rid of them by using pesticide with acephate in liquid and granule forms by following directions on the pesticide.
What is the best organic control method for aphids?
Vinegar is a great way to control aphids. Also, tobacco can be put in a garden or other area of your yard to keep aphids at bay. Aphids can tear up plant life.
Is pest control product a pesticide?
Yes and no. A pest control can be a pesticide, but there are also "home remedy" methods that can be used.
What is a mineral bug spray?
An organic pesticide is the category into which a mineral bug spray falls. The control in question kills pests such as aphids by suffocation since the spiracles (breathing holes) get clogged. A mineral spray tends to discourage the transmission of viral diseases from such pests as aphids to plants even though at the same time it can be injurious (phytotoxic).
What is meant by biological control of pest?
To use a natural pest control. for example you have aphids on your tomato plants, you go out and buy lady bugs for that problem. (Ladybugs eat aphids BTW)
How do you control clover when there is an herbicide ban where you live?
You use a herbicide to control clover not a pesticide.
Who invented pesticides?
Since a pesticide can control even spoilage of food, the inventor of the pesticide would have to be that first human who discovered that application of salt made some foods such as fish and or meats last much longer.
Who should apply pesticide in an operation?
pest control operator
What desert would aphids be found?
Aphids are found in all deserts that do not get bitterly cold.
Why are ladybugs not harmful?
Because they are "helpful" to gardeners, they keep aphids under control.
