s why ants are known
to look after aphids.
Regards,
Christiane
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>Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 05:32:35 -0700 (PDT)
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>Allan,
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>I remember reading an article years ago, which I
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Dear Daniel, et. al.,
Yes, at first it seems counter-intuitive that the plants with aphids
sucking on their juices at the roots would be the healthiest, most robust
specimens. When we tap sugar maples I don't think that makes them more
robust.
But the secret here lies in the ants. Ants are more
Phylloxera is a root aphid that can kill grapevines. There are other root
feeding aphids on herbaceous plants that are harmful to the plant, because they
suck the sap out of the roots. There are a few websites on aphids; here are two
examples.
http://ctr.uvm.edu/ctr/el/el60.htm;
http://entowww
Dear Daniel,
Ant and aphids on roots is just about always a good sign. Ants cultivate the mycorrhyzae so there is a surplus for the aphids.
Best,
Hugh
Dear Hugh,
This morning I was pulling up some grass in the raspberries and saw some ants and aphids and the roots of one of the plants. I tho
