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link to Getting Rid of Aphids on Okra: 11 Things You Should Do

Getting Rid of Aphids on Okra: 11 Things You Should Do

Whether you’re new to growing your own okra plants or you’ve been growing them for years, at some point in time, you’ve probably seen tiny specks clustered around the plants’ leaves, buds, or...

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link to Will Rain Wash Away or Get Rid of Aphids? 4 Things to Know

Will Rain Wash Away or Get Rid of Aphids? 4 Things to Know

If you're new to gardening, you might have looked out at your garden during a rainstorm and wondered if the rain would help take care of your pest problems. Maybe it would wash off and kill some...

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Can Aphids Survive If Sprayed, Soaked, or Doused with Water?

Aphids are a practically unavoidable menace to gardeners everywhere. There’s nearly 5,000 different species, they’re spread across all corners of the world, and they’ll show up out of...

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link to Get Rid of Ants on Your Lettuce in 4 Easy Ways

Get Rid of Ants on Your Lettuce in 4 Easy Ways

One of my favorite things to grow is lettuce. I go overboard in the spring planting rows of butterhead, loose-leaf, and romaine (my neighbors love me!). And I can often get a great fall crop since I...

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link to 10 Easy Ways to Keep Ants Off Your Pepper Plants

10 Easy Ways to Keep Ants Off Your Pepper Plants

It was the middle of summer, and my pepper plants were robust and fruiting. I eagerly strolled to the garden with my morning cup of tea to check their progress. But as I walked closer, I could tell...

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link to Ant Prevention with Essential Oils: Are They Safe for Cats?

Ant Prevention with Essential Oils: Are They Safe for Cats?

At some point in time, practically everyone has experienced ant-related headaches. My most recent bout with ants was when I found a few of them wandering on my bathroom counter. It started with a...

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