26-05-2019, 08:38 PM
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Re: Lupin aphids
Originally Posted by EZ Rider
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I always keep a close eye on any new plants. Bugs of all sorts love new fresh plants. As soon as I see them, I start to remove them by simply drawing my finger and thumb gently up the stems and over the buds. Be sure to wash your hands before you make a sandwich though!
Same here, EZ.
26-05-2019, 10:05 PM
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Re: Lupin aphids
Originally Posted by Mups
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Pesta, all I can think of that might be worth a try is these people - The Green Gardener. They sell harmless Nematodes for all different types of garden pest.
Just had a look, and they sell Ladybirds, and Ladybird larvae too.
It says each ladybird will eat 5,000 aphids!
Might be worth having a scroll around their site and you'll see what I mean better.
https://www.greengardener.co.uk/shop...-outdoors.html
You're going to give me the evil eye methinks.... I've decided to get rid of it. I know it sounds daft but it's turned my stomach for some reason and I just want rid of it. I'm dreading trying to dig it out.
Shame really - it's 3/4yrs old and always been a good flowerer.
26-05-2019, 11:24 PM
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Re: Lupin aphids
Originally Posted by Pesta
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Thanks Mups, yes I've read about buying Ladybirds, odd isn't it?You're going to give me the evil eye methinks.... I've decided to get rid of it. I know it sounds daft but it's turned my stomach for some reason and I just want rid of it. I'm dreading trying to dig it out.
Shame really - it's 3/4yrs old and always been a good flowerer.
Course I'm not, ya daft 'apeth.
Probably the best idea, and replace it with something else.
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