Natural defense against the enemy.

[Shorerider]

While I was out at my plants recently, I noticed a large number of ants all over my Brazilian Starfish. At first I thought Aphids, but then upon closer inspection I was pleasantly surprised. 

 
The battle continues. 

 
The end is near.

 
Nature is a beautiful thing........
 
 
SR.

 

[CAPCOM]

Probably protecting the aphids. Better look closer.

 

[simon04]

I often find the aphids hammer the plants indoors. Funny how they're not so clever outdoors when they have natural predators and weather conditions

 

[Shorerider]

I have only had aphids twice in the seven years I've been growing peppers, and the problem was only a single plant both times. There are no aphids on this plant, or on any other of my 70 or so plants. 
 
SR.

 

[mrgrowguy]

I have only had aphids twice in the seven years I've been growing peppers, and the problem was only a single plant both times. There are no aphids on this plant, or on any other of my 70 or so plants. 
 
SR.

 
 
WOW, LUCKY!!
 
Around here we get aphids all spring, summer, and fall. Only winter (which still isn't that cold in So Cal) do we get some relief. My indoor stuff never gets aphids, but anything outdoors requires regular neem sprayings.
 
 
 
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