Aphids

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Type
Pest
Crops affected
Peas, Garlic, Mustard
Urgency
Act this week

Small soft insects that suck sap from young shoots and the underside of leaves.

Symptoms

  • Clusters of tiny green or black insects on young shoots
  • Curled, sticky leaves

Natural treatment

  1. Spray Neemastra on both sides of the leaves in the evening.
  2. Repeat every 7 days until the insects are gone.

Prevention

  • Grow coriander and marigold nearby to bring in ladybirds.

This is a suggestion from your answers and photos. If it spreads fast, get it checked by an expert.

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