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What are these bugs #879566

Asked July 31, 2024, 11:15 AM EDT

Can you tell me what these are. Should I be concerned about damage to my gardens. Do I need to do something to eliminate them.

Mason County Michigan

Expert Response

Your flower is filled with aphids. They may cause distortion, curling, and cause the flower to brown or become miscolored.

You can do nothing (plant will still survive), spray off with a strong spray of water or use insecticide (neem oil, insecticidal soap if temperatures below 90 F).

David Lowenstein Replied July 31, 2024, 11:51 AM EDT

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