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Houseplant Pest: Treating Mealybugs

This unforgiving pest is one of the worst. I know many a plant enthusiast who has come across mealybugs though and lived to tell the tale. The secret to beating this highly mobile, invasive pest is patience and diligence.

How to Control Aphids

How do I Kill Aphids? Aphids are out and destroying trees and shrubs. There are a few ways to kill aphids and prevent them from coming back. If you prefer to go the all natural way to kill aphids, you can purchase ladybugs. Adult ladybugs can eat up to 1000 aphids a day and as larvae, about half as many.