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R SimpsonR Simpson Posts: 2
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I have a problem with aphids in the greenhouse, especially on the aubergine plants.  I would spray them with a soapy solution, but several long-legged spiders with orange bodies have appeared in there, but I don't know what they are.  Will they eat the aphids, or are they going to eat the aubergine plants too?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,768

    No idea what they are, but they're far more likely to eat the aphids than the aubergines image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • R SimpsonR Simpson Posts: 2

    Sounds good to me.  Should I refrain from spraying with soapy water?  Don't want to give them indigestion.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,768

    I usually remove aphids between finger and thumb or with a soft brush -

    are your spiders on here? http://www.uksafari.com/spiders.htm 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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