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[@SecondHandPoet1]

Thanks for the tips, Kit. I wondered if you ever used other insects to deal with the aphids? I understand (rightly or wrongly) that ladybirds eat them. Maybe you could get some ladybirds to help you out. Thanks, again.

[@balconiagarden]

Hi Neil, thanks for your comment and tips. I try to attract as much as possible wildlife to the balcony and they definitely help with the aphids. Ladybirds are good I've heard and sometimes I see them here which is lovely 😍 I've never bought them before so could be an option. I've actually found that by growing nasturtiums as a trap crop works just as well to manage the aphid populations 🌱

[@SecondHandPoet1]

@@balconiagarden Hold the phone! What's a "nasturtium" and how does it deal with aphids? Also, just for clarity's sake, what is a "trap crop"?