BYDV was a major topic at last week’s Irish Tillage and Land Use Society’s winter conference. Conor Kehoe reports.

Fortunately, there are a range of plants that aphids dislike. 'Planting aphid-repelling plants like garlic, chives, and ...

While using soap to banish aphids can make a big difference, preventive methods, such as planting garlic, using cinnamon ...

Studies suggest citronella helps repel mosquitoes, as well as fleas, aphids, mites ... bug sprays can help keep bugs away from your plants. However, others, like cinnamon essential oil, may ...

Garlic planted among roses will ward off aphids. Plant carrots and leeks together on the allotment or vegetable patch to protect against a number of pests. Leeks repel carrot fly and carrots repel ...

3. A barrier of marigolds around or nearby your trees will repel woolly aphids with their fragrance over summer. 4. You can also plant onions, garlic and chives in your garden to help repel aphids.