My roses don't even really have leaves yet, and this is what the buds/stems look like.
Single shot, MP-E 65 at f/16, single flash with diffuser and fill reflector.
--Rik
Rose aphids after a mild winter
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I hate these things. (nice picture though)
The black ones (onion aphids) have infested my shallot seed stock. They're not supposed to like onions or garlic.
off topic: Anyone know how to purge these things? I'd like to avoid nasty chemicals. The ladybugs didn't work (maybe they don't like onions either).
The black ones (onion aphids) have infested my shallot seed stock. They're not supposed to like onions or garlic.
off topic: Anyone know how to purge these things? I'd like to avoid nasty chemicals. The ladybugs didn't work (maybe they don't like onions either).
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That biggest one, bottom centre seems to be doing just that.Ken Ramos wrote:Every time I see a conglomeration of aphids like this, I always find myself picking over the photo to see if any are caught giving birth.
So, that is Ken slightly happier, Rik slightly less so.
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The traditional remedy is to spray with water containing Soft Soap. It used to be available from hardware stores but an organic gardening outlet should sell it.dbur wrote:Anyone know how to purge these things? I'd like to avoid nasty chemicals.
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