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title: "My beloved string of turtles is being taken over by aphids 😩 I’ve…"
description: "My beloved string of turtles is being taken over by aphids 😩 I’ve been waging war on them for going on two months, using a combination of diluted neem oil…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/652462e90868bfe0c0eee291"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Liz"
published: "2023-10-09T20:30:33.996Z"
language: "en"
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# My beloved string of turtles is being taken over by aphids 😩 I’ve…

_Posted by Liz on 2023-10-09_

My beloved string of turtles is being taken over by aphids 😩 I’ve been waging war on them for going on two months, using a combination of diluted neem oil (full strength kills my plants) and physically plucking the buggers off my plant with tweezers. I was away for a week and they’ve come back with a vengeance, eating most new growth near the roots and causing bigger leaves to fall off. Does anyone have any tips for getting rid of these pests for good?

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## 3 comments

### Alysia 🪴 commented on 2023-10-10

That is the cutest little pot 🥰 best of luck to you!

I have been struggling with some pest issues this summer and found using Bonide insectal spray every 2-3 days has helped me!

#### Liz replied on 2023-10-11

Thank you, got it on Etsy!

### HotelRomeo commented on 2023-10-11

A dozen lady bugs.

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