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aphid

aphid A like alpine flowers In this country, the aphid is one of the worst pests of the flora and fauna and is dreaded primarily by plants that are bred in their own homes. For both useful and pure floristic ornamental plants, the aphid is a natural enemy, the term being used in general parlance to summarize various plant lice, but from a biological point of view have some differences. Aphids feed almost exclusively on sap and therefore gnaw on a variety of classical plants. Due to an immensely fast multiplication the aphid is particularly feared, because this insect can carry out a virgin production over several generations and the growth of new animals thus happens particularly fast. In this country, the aphid is still one of the main causes of crop failure with an economic loss in the millions. Above all, private flower lovers regret the sudden and inevitable dying of sweet ornamental plants. The aphid has a number of natural enemies such as the ladybug. In the agricultural and private environment, however, the animal can hardly handle without the use of pesticides. In the past decades, chemicals were used which, in addition to killing aphids, also caused damage to the plants. In the meantime, specialist retailers are offering environmentally friendly solutions that do not have to worry about their own plants or the environment. Also in our online assortment of www.floristik21.de these control agents can be discovered on an ecological basis, whereby besides the control of aphids also other pests such as moles or snails can be deliberately kept out of the own house or garden.