Send us a textWelcome to Bites.  These will be short spurts of information about all the nasties in the garden.  This way, if you want to look at the catalog for a quick consultation on a specific pest, it will make life a bit easier!Today's first bite is on Aphids.https://www.bhg.com.au/how-to-attract-ladybugs-to-your-yardhttps://www.facebook.com/healthyyardsinternational/photos/a.367647497006552/1463130807458210/?type=3"The  backyard organic garden" Keith Smith, Australia, 1990Link to white oil: White oilTraditionally used against: aphids, small caterpillars, leaf miners, mealy bugs, mites and scale.500 mL Vegetable oil100mL dishwashing detergent (organic would be best)Mix the two liquids in a large far or bottle with a tightly secured lid. Before each use, shake vigorously. Keep it in a cool area. Use: 1 tablespoon to 1L water.Support the showAny links pertaining to this podcast will be in the show notes or through my website. www.stemsleavesandroots.comThank you to Maddy Thorpe for the artwork. Thank you to Phyllis King for her research.Subscribe now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2091261/support - Check out my Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stems_leaves_roots/Check out my facebook page https://facebook.com/stems_leaves_roots/ Check out my tiktok @stemsleavesroots

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