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29-05-2010, 07:54 PM
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I have noticed that where I usually have an invasion of aphids, that the blue tits and sparrows enjoy munching, there are non. Anyone else noticed a lack of Aphids?
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29-05-2010, 07:57 PM
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Had loads on a clematis as usual but all disappeared overnight.
There were ants climbing up and down the stems so I think it was these that took 'em 
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I think Ants form a symbiotic relationship with Aphids, and will in fact protect them from predation  ... |
29-05-2010, 08:02 PM
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29-05-2010, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by shenk1  If they do it didn't work! |
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Originally Posted by Action_Man I think Ants form a symbiotic relationship with Aphids, and will in fact protect them from predation ... | They indeed do.
I got some shots of ants and aphids, the ants stroke the aphids which produce a sugary treat for the ants. 
We've not shortage of Aphids around our garden. | | |
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