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2. Aconophora compressa - Wikipedia

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   This insect is native to Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. [2] It is best known as an import to Australia, where it was introduced in 1995 as an agent of biological pest control for the invasive plant species lantana (Lantana camara). [2]

3. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   repels flying insects [4] Chives: repels carrot fly, Japanese beetle, [2] and aphids [3] Chrysanthemums: repel roaches, ants, the Japanese beetle, ticks, silverfish, lice, fleas, bedbugs, and root-knot nematodes [2] Citronella grass: repels insects, may deter cats [5] Clovers: repel aphids and wireworms [3] Common lantana: repels mosquitoes [1 ...

4. Insecticidal soap - Wikipedia

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   Insecticidal soap is used to control many plant insect pests. Soap has been used for more than 200 years as an insect control. [1] Because insecticidal soap works on direct contact with pests via the disruption of cell membranes when the insect is penetrated with fatty acids, the insect's cells leak their contents causing the insect to dehydrate and die. [2]

5. Why Is Lantana a Problem? The Surprising Truth About This ...

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   This beautiful plant can take over the landscape in certain climates.

6. 12 best insect repellants: Bug zappers, sprays and more - AOL

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   Keep bugs away this summer with these reviewer-trusted insect repellants, starting from $5. 12 best insect repellants: Bug zappers, sprays and more Skip to main content

7. Best best mosquito repellents and bug sprays for summer ... - AOL

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   The best part about summer is getting to spend more time outdoors. Whether you're an outdoorsy person or simply like a nice sit on your back porch, bugs and mosquitos can quickly shut an outdoor ...

8. Invasive species in Australia - Wikipedia

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   Unfortunately, the lantana bug also attacks other trees including fiddlewood trees which has caused distress to some gardeners. The lantana bug had been tested for six years on 62 different plants. Aconophora compressa was the 28th insect introduced to control lantana in about 80 years. [citation needed]

9. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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   Using your skin's reaction to figure out precisely which insect bit you is challenging, Matt Frye, Ph.D., a community extension educator with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program ...