I was just reading an article on natural repellents
and it was stated that mint is a natural repellent
for aphids. Chocolate mint has taken over in several
areas surrounding my pond and I'm now wondering if
this is why the aphids seem to no longer be a problem
in my ponds.
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Bonnie
NJ

That is interesting. I have had mint of various kinds growing in a
sluiceway between ponds and I did notice fewer aphids on the pond water
lillies. I put it down to weather at the time, but I am going to try mint
again.

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Jim and Sara Humphries, Victoria, BC

Chocolate mint........ yum.
Will try that this year!


k30a

My chocolate mint lost its "chocolate" after the first year. It's just been
a regular old mint for me, but I like to use it anyway. I might move it over
to the pond and see if that helps this year.
"Bonnie Espenshade" wrote in message
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I was just reading an article on natural repellents
and it was stated that mint is a natural repellent
for aphids. Chocolate mint has taken over in several
areas surrounding my pond and I'm now wondering if
this is why the aphids seem to no longer be a problem
in my ponds.
--
Bonnie
NJ

Bonnie Espenshade sez:
I was just reading an article on natural repellents
and it was stated that mint is a natural repellent
for aphids. Chocolate mint has taken over in several
areas surrounding my pond and I'm now wondering if
this is why the aphids seem to no longer be a problem
in my ponds.

Or could be that it's winter right now. Aphids don't tend to be a problem
in winter. But I do use an organic aphid control spray that seems
effective and its quite minty.

K30a wrote:
Chocolate mint........ yum.
Will try that this year!


k30a

It has spread, as mint will do, and everytime I walk
around the pond the scent of mint is released when I
step on the leaves - I love it!

--
Bonnie
NJ

Fringe Ryder wrote:
Bonnie Espenshade sez:

I was just reading an article on natural repellents
and it was stated that mint is a natural repellent
for aphids. Chocolate mint has taken over in several
areas surrounding my pond and I'm now wondering if
this is why the aphids seem to no longer be a problem
in my ponds.


Or could be that it's winter right now. Aphids don't tend to be a problem
in winter. But I do use an organic aphid control spray that seems
effective and its quite minty.

I wasn't speaking of current lack of aphids ;-), I was
speaking of the last ponding season. At the moment, I don't
have any aphids, of course, I don't have any lilies or any
other plants visible for that matter. The grass is showing
where the paths were dug to the bird feeders, but that is it!

--
Bonnie
NJ