The Ants, The Aphids And The Peonies

Ants are an interesting group but some species can be very destructive and nobody wants ants in their pants, the ant dance is no fun. Growing up in a tropical country, we always had to make sure our sugar was placed in a well-sealed container to prevent ants getting in - they have sweet tooths … Continue reading The Ants, The Aphids And The Peonies

We have tail pipes

Aphids have tail pipes (cornicles). They can be a serious problem on many plants and trees in the valley. They are small, pear-shaped, soft - bodied insects and come in all sorts of colours; green, black, yellow, red, etc. To identify aphids, look for the tail pipes (cornicles) on the bum end. They are usually … Continue reading We have tail pipes

Aphid Guzzlers

Aphids - Don't you love them. Nah! They are numerous and can be found on many plants. Don't despair though, there are a lot of good bugs out there that feed on aphids. I will cover lady bugs in this post. Most people love ladybugs (I may be wrong :).  What's not to like? The … Continue reading Aphid Guzzlers