Re: ARTICHOKES
- Subject: Re: ARTICHOKES
- From: T* V* O*
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 10:31:21 -0700
- Resent-Date: Sun, 13 May 2001 10:23:38 -0700
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MP,
Artichokes can become quite covered in black aphids. These aphids excrete
honeydew, a sticky, sugary substance. The ants are actually farming the
aphids for this honeydew which is a good food source for them. Sounds like
you have to get rid of both the aphids & the ants.
Aphids can be dislodged by a strong jet of water. If this doesn't work, soap
spray will also control them. Ants, on the other hand, are a bit more
difficult to control. You can try dousing them with diatomaceous earth but
be careful not to inhale the dust as it can be quite abrasive for your
lungs.
Arzeena
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----- Original Message -----
From: <MaPerrin55@aol.com>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 1:31 PM
Subject: ARTICHOKES
> I have several artichoke plants that are covered with a brown, very sticky
> film. I was told that this film was larvae to tiny black flies. This
sticky
> stuff also attracts the ants. I have noticed the tiny black flies starting
to
> come out. Any solutions, other than harsh chemicals? I was going to put
ant
> stakes out, but they are not recommended around vegetables.
> MP
>
