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robynanne

Jun 28, 2016 2:02 PM CST

Name: Robyn
Minnesota (Zone 4a)

Horntoad said:

I don't think the ants bring aphids, but aphids secrets honeydew which attracts the ants.

Unfortunately, I watched them. Carry aphids. And STICK them on my plants. Little turds. edited to add that they also will protect them from predators, which is just as bad.

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