Re: Aphids and soapy spray

Des Higgins wrote:

> I remember informally seeing mention of "lupin aphids" and you
> certainly tend to see them on most lupin plants sooner or later and
> they are distinctive through sheer size but here is the lowdown as
> found by google:
> 
> http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0401/lupin_aphid.asp
> 
> 
Interesting link, thanks Des. I notice they mention a list of chemical 
insecticides but surprisingly don't mention the substantially cheaper 
and less toxic method I used. I would have thought the RHS would be more 
sup****tive of such approaches.

It's time to go and give the aphids their second shower in two days now
:-)

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