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I discovered an ant farm in action šŸœ

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inpc 7mo ago

This is bad according to my other half as they encourage aphids who fuck it up.

I keep hoping some natural predators turn up as I donā€™t really vibe with being an ant killerā€¦ need more labybirds.

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franny 7mo ago

same here! I didn't try it but someone said menthol crystals help because of the really strong smell next to other methods like cinnamon that doesn't really work because the smell is not so strong

I wonder how you can attract especially ladybugs to your garden

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inpc 7mo ago

I know you can buy lady bugs online, we bought a pack a couple of years back but they didnā€™t seem to stick aroundā€¦ maybe time to get some again. They sell the larvae in little packs.

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franny 7mo ago

thank you! maybe you can keep them sticking around by making your garden more šŸž friendly

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inpc 7mo ago

Been tryingā€¦ we have very healthy snail, and and aphid populations!

Just ordered 100 larvaeā€¦.

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Henry 7mo ago

Umbellifer flowers attract your beneficial insects parasitic wasps, lacewings the most and ladybirds too. All of them will help control aphids

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franny 7mo ago

thanks! šŸžšŸŒø

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inpc 7mo ago

Nice one, will check that out!

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Henry 7mo ago

Lots to choose from you can even allow a few carrots and parsnips to go to seed. I usually grow fennel for this even though I hardly ever eat it.

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inpc 7mo ago

Weā€™ve talked about getting some fennel this morningā€¦ may take a trip to the garden centre later today. Cheers.