If you’ve had any experience with aphids, you’ve likely read somewhere that ants are particularly fond of them or, like me, you’ve noticed ants roaming among and around aphid-infested...
Category: Bugs
If you’ve noticed aphids in your garden, chances are you might have come across ants as well. These species have developed a mutualistic relationship that often provides benefits to both, a fact...
If you’ve been gardening for a few years, you’ve likely had aphids in or around your property at one time or another. In fact, with nearly 4,700 species spread across the world, aphids are one of...
Have you ever noticed both aphids and ants together in your garden? This happened to me recently when I observed ants crawling all over an aphid-infested okra plant. I had more than enough okra,...
There are some 4,700 aphid species spread across the world, and they’re known for infesting a wide range of plants—vegetables, trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowers. Many are even named after the...
Over the years, I’ve grown plants in raised beds, in-ground beds, and containers. No matter where I’m growing my plants, I’m always interested in cultivating healthy soil. But if you’ve...
