Aphids are small, soft bodied insects that feed by sucking the nutrient-rich liquids out of plants. Now this time of year, you can find a lot of people purchasing real Christmas trees. Nothing adds that emphasis of the holiday like a fresh pine smelling tree for the holidays.
Though some people might not be so lucky. It is not uncommon to find bugs , more specifically aphids in your Christmas tree. To help prevent yourself from falling victim to a bug infested Christmas tree, consider doing the following:
- Shake your tree before bringing it into your home.
- Spray it with the garden hose.
- Check your tree for nests.
- Use insecticidal soap.
- When all else fails call a professional.
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