Another telltale sign is the presence of a sticky substance on the leaves, known as honeydew, which aphids produce as waste. This honeydew can attract ants or lead to a black sooty mold, further ...
Its vibrant purple flowers are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This plant thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil, making it an easy-to-grow favourite for Mediterranean ...
Bananas: Bananas protect your roses from aphids ... Bananas also attract birds and butterflies, so hang some out on a bird feeder. Companion planting for pest control Plants with strongly aromatic ...
Phytoplasma uses SAP54 protein to alter plant defences Female insects prefer infected plants with male presence Parasite transmission linked to plant-insect interactions ...
Hoverflies love to feed on caterpillars, aphids, and scale insects, so if you want to attract some into your vegetable garden, their favourite treats are dill, alyssum, yarrow, and lavender.