As a person new to gardening, the aphids and other pests were a huge stressor. Not knowing any safe and permanent ways to control them had me reconsidering whether or not growing milkweed was even worth it. This video has convinced me to go ahead and plant more without worrying about the aphid issue. Hopefully nature will keep the milkweed strong and healthy so that the butterflies and beneficial insects will benefit from the plants!
Oh my! I would have never thought I would watch a whole presentation on aphids, but here I am and I learned so very much! I recently got a little milkweed plant and was horrified to discover it overrun with aphids. I've brought it inside an rinsed off the aphids and have it in my sunniest window. Once it's bigger I'll plant outside. Thanks to you I now know to let the life cycles roll. This was absolutely fascinating. Thank you again
I didn't realize the white and black things were dead aphids and skins! I thought they were baby aphids, and thus thought the invasion was much worse. Very informative
Excellent photography, May. I learned a lot; will check my milkweed plants for aphids and their predators. Thanks for sharing.
As a person new to gardening, the aphids and other pests were a huge stressor. Not knowing any safe and permanent ways to control them had me reconsidering whether or not growing milkweed was even worth it. This video has convinced me to go ahead and plant more without worrying about the aphid issue. Hopefully nature will keep the milkweed strong and healthy so that the butterflies and beneficial insects will benefit from the plants!
This was an awesome presentation, super informative and interesting. Thank you!!
Hi Doris, I also loved this presentation! It was eye-opening, wasn't it? I am now embracing my aphids! Warmly, Kathy Kramer
Oh my! I would have never thought I would watch a whole presentation on aphids, but here I am and I learned so very much! I recently got a little milkweed plant and was horrified to discover it overrun with aphids. I've brought it inside an rinsed off the aphids and have it in my sunniest window. Once it's bigger I'll plant outside. Thanks to you I now know to let the life cycles roll. This was absolutely fascinating. Thank you again
Great presentation! Amazing photographs. Have you thought about making a book with all these great photographs?
I didn't realize the white and black things were dead aphids and skins! I thought they were baby aphids, and thus thought the invasion was much worse. Very informative
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Hi Elizabeth, Yes, insecticidal soaps kills all insects. I have not used any insecticides in my garden for the last thirty years, and it looks great.