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2. List of pest-repelling plants - Wikipedia

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   They have been used in companion planting as pest control in agricultural and garden situations, and in households. Certain plants have shown effectiveness as topical repellents for haematophagous insects, such as the use of lemon eucalyptus in PMD, but incomplete research and misunderstood applications can produce variable results. [1]

3. How To Get Rid Of Whiteflies So They Don't Destroy Your Plants

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   Although you may think house plants benefit from a summer outdoors, you risk the introduction of pests such as aphids, mealybugs, and scales. These pests may then be brought back indoors on the ...

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. How To Get Rid of Mealybugs and Scale Insects on Plants - AOL

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   Gardening expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs. Also, learn how to get rid of scale insects on plants. The post How To Get Rid of Mealybugs and Scale ...

6. Phenacoccus manihoti - Wikipedia

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   Description P. manihoti is a type of mealybug. It is commonly called the cassava mealybug because it feeds on cassava. It is an oligophagous insect that demonstrates an aphid -like phloem feeding behavior. P. manihoti reproduces by thelytokous parthenogenesis and goes through four in-star larval forms which have differing numbers of antennal segments. Mealybugs are noted for the production of ...

7. How to get rid of Asian lady beetles? - AOL

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   Ladybugs always have black spots on their wing covers, and lady beetles may or may not have them. The easiest way to tell the difference is by the little white "M" on lady beetles.