Q. What are these weird white things on my citrus trees? They don’t seem like they’re moving, but they sure do attract ants!

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A gardening expert is warning against a potential surge in aphid populations that could devastate gardens nationwide.

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Binding of miR-3036-5p to CYP18A1 can be prevented by an A-to-I RNA editing, thus elevating CYP18A1 expression, decreasing 20E titer, and finally regulating the wing dimorphism of offspring in aphid.

Methods: In this study, we first evaluated the effects of seven flavonoids (kaempferol, genistein, daidzein, naringenin, rutin, luteolin, and apigenin) on aphid settling behavior using choice assays, ...

Trim back any plants touching the house to remove ant pathways. Control aphid populations in the garden as they produce honeydew, a favorite of ants.

Control aphid populations in the garden as they produce honeydew, a favorite of ants. Take out the garbage regularly and keep bins clean and closed to avoid luring ants.

Check underneath leaves for any aphid populations that are hiding in the shade. They leave behind a sticky excrement called honeydew that can leave a mess on both the plant itself and surrounding ...