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„Acyrthosiphon pisum „, Pea Aphid (may be) ? Finally those suckers try to establish themselves among my petunias. But the Empire will strike back! Acyrthosiphon pisum,Fall,Geotagged,Germany,Pea aphid Click/tap to enlarge

„Acyrthosiphon pisum „, Pea Aphid (may be) ?

Finally those suckers try to establish themselves among my petunias. But the Empire will strike back!

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    Christine Young
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    My petunias were overrun by aphids this past summer. I used neem oil, but it just wasn't enough to kill them all. Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Thanks Christine! The result of my decades long experience is, that you can only win when the start, once they really established themselves you don‘t win. Posted 2 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        That was probably my problem. I waited too long and then it was like fighting a losing battle. Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
          Alexander Hassmueller
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          It happened several times to me. Especially when the plants are older they seem to be easier occupied by these critters. I grow herbs and leafy greens inside in the winter. Salads, Basils, Dill, Bok Choi, Swiss Chards, Oregano and many more. So fighting them with whatever is even more difficult. I control the plants every day as soon as I see Aphids I take the plant and flush it with water. Posted 2 years ago
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            Good idea to be proactive. Posted 2 years ago
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    Nice mini family! Posted 2 years ago
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      Alexander Hassmueller
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      Thanks Marta, yes indeed! Funny to see them isn‘t it? Posted 2 years ago
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        Yes, these are no good news for the plants but they look very cute when up close! Posted 2 years ago

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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Oct 17, 2022. Captured Oct 17, 2022 14:23 in Dürerstraße 2, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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  • iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/122s
  • ISO25
  • 3mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.