Aphids make an early and unwanted appearance this year in our gardens.(LIFE)

From: The Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA) | Date: May 1, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: Elinor TeagueFresno County Master Gardener

We stopped the use of chemical pesticides in our garden several years ago. We've also planted host plants such as artemisia and Queen Anne's lace to attract and shelter beneficial insects, including lady beetles, green lacewings and syrphid flies. The pest and beneficial insect populations have successfully maintained a remarkably healthy balance over the last three or four seasons. Insect damage tends to be minor and sh...

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