Fighting aphids on your water lilies
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Spray aphids with this homemade mixture when you notice aphids on your water lilies.
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Mix one to two and one half teaspoons of the detergent oil mix with one cup of water.
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Spray the water lilies using a hand sprayer.
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Do not remove the water lilies from the pond unless you have a heavy infestation of aphids.
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Do a thorough soaking on the bottom of the pads as well as on top if you have a heavy infestation. If you spray the bottom of the leaves, remove the plant from the water.
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Replace the lily immediately after spraying. Do not allow it to dry out or you may kill the plant.
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Spray your lilies every ten days until the aphids are gone.