Comments on: Golden Mummies

By: Nan Ondra

Nan Ondra — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:17:16 +0000

I am SO glad you shared this, Ryan! I’ve been fretting about aphids in the greenhouse at work but hate to spray anything. Just the other day, I was checking some seedlings and noticed the mummies but didn’t think anything about them until I was visiting here the other day and ran across your post. When I looked more closely yesterday, I was delighted to find many mummies and very few aphids. And now I know why!

By: bradzio

bradzio — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:09:43 +0000

I basically try to control my aphids by planting lots of flowers and plants that attract beneficials. But aphids kept attacking one of the varieties of broccoli I had this winter. I used the hose method you mentioned Ryan and it definitely kept it under control.

By: keewee

keewee — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:38:39 +0000

I don’t usually have a problem with aphids, but this year I have some on my roses. I mix a solution of mild dish soap and water and put it in a spray bottle. this seems to take care of the nasty little critters.

By: wiseacre

wiseacre — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:21:16 +0000

I’ve never had aphid problems (crosses fingers) so I’ve never seen those before. The pic isn’t unpleasant but having aphids would be. Even more so is the thought of Kellogg’s all natural Golden Mummy cereal.

By: lostlandscape (James)

lostlandscape (James) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:43:56 +0000

What is it with aphids and kale? I’ve had exactly the same problem, though only on one of three locations in the garden, with the two other areas being untouched. I just checked the corner with all the aphids–Unfortunately the aphids are winning…

By: easygardener

easygardener — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:01:09 +0000

That’s very interesting. I have never noticed the dried husks before. I had problems with aphids on Kale. Next time I’ll take a closer look!