8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Aphids

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Aphids can destroy your vegetable or flower garden, but it's easy to get rid of aphids without using dangerous chemicals that might hurt your plants, pets, or kids. Here are the 8 best natural ways to get rid of aphids.

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Water

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Dish Soap

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Ladybugs

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Garlic Spray

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Neem Oil

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8 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Aphids

Aphids can destroy your vegetable or flower garden, but it's easy to get rid of aphids without using dangerous chemicals that might hurt your plants, pets, or kids. Here are the 8 best natural ways to get rid of aphids.

Water

Dish Soap

Ladybugs

Garlic Spray

Garlic spray is a great natural insecticide because it doesn’t kill the good bugs. It doesn’t kill any bugs, actually (surprise!). It just makes your plants so stinky that the bad bugs don’t want to hang out or lay eggs there.

Neem Oil

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