Sentences with phrase «attract aphid»

Caterpillar presence mutes broccoli's production of chemicals that attract aphid parasitoids, allowing both pests to wreak havoc

Roses tent to attract aphids, while ladybugs love lavender.

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As an example of using organic mechanisms to control pests, one of Organic Crop Protectant's products, Eco Oil, attracts natural predators such as lady beetles to attack plant pests such as scale, aphids, mites and leafminers.

Grown headlight beetles are mostly vegetarian (with the exception of the occasional aphid), but larvae often devour other insects attracted to their gentle glow.

When set on by aphids, the plant produces chemicals to attract wasps that parasitise the aphid — but if caterpillars join in, the plant doesn't have the resources to summon wasps.

Dill: Dill is said to attract beneficial insects and to help repel pests such as aphids, and may improve the flavors of vegetables grown nearby.