Greenfly on mint...

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  1. Loofah

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    Well my mint is growing away merrily aside from one thing bugging me (no pun intended...) - there's greenfly all over it!
    What's the best way to get rid? If possible a natural method although I'm open to the odd chemical suggestion
     
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    Soap water solution in a spray,better using pure soap not detergent.
     
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    They also don't survive when you put the mint in the boiling water with your potatoes [​IMG] :D
     
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    Hi Loofah leave them on they are a good source of Protein [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Hehehe a good protein source eh?

    Soapy water it is!
     
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